SB 486
Schools; allowing a school district board of education to contract with a chaplain to perform school counselor duties. Effective date. Emergency.
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Bill overview
This bill allows Oklahoma school districts to hire chaplains to perform some of the duties currently handled by school counselors. Chaplains would not need to meet the same certification requirements as traditional school counselors and would be subject to a criminal background check. The bill also establishes an effective date and declares an emergency to allow for immediate implementation. This change aims to address staffing shortages or provide additional support services within schools.
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