Bill > HB2034

This bill allows school districts in Kansas to employ chaplains or accept them as volunteers to provide support, services, and programs for students. Under the proposed legislation, school boards can bring in chaplains without requiring them to have a standard teaching license, but these chaplains must still undergo the same criminal background checks as other district employees. The bill specifically prohibits any person convicted of a sex offense (as defined by the Kansas offender registration act) from serving as a chaplain. Chaplains would be appointed and directed by the school board, superintendent, or another designated administrator. This legislation provides school districts with more flexibility in supporting students by allowing them to bring in spiritual or counseling support from chaplains, while maintaining basic safety protocols through background screening. The bill would go into effect immediately upon publication in the official statute book.

Education

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2034/