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This bill allows school districts in Oklahoma to employ or accept volunteer chaplains to provide support and services to students, without requiring these chaplains to have certification from the State Department of Education. However, the bill explicitly prohibits school districts from employing or accepting volunteer chaplains who have been convicted of or are currently defendants in cases that would require them to register as sex offenders. The volunteer chaplains can be assigned by the school district's governing body to provide programs and support for students. The provisions of this bill will take effect on November 1, 2025, providing school districts with a new option for student support while maintaining a critical safety restriction to protect students from potential harm. The legislation creates a new section of Oklahoma statutes (Section 1210.205 of Title 70) to codify these provisions.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1232&Session=2600