HB 4090
Provide for the employment or acceptance as avolunteer of a Certified Chaplain by public school board
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows West Virginia county school boards to hire or accept certified chaplains to provide support and programs for students, staff, and parents. Chaplains would be selected and overseen by the school board, and would not be required to meet standard state certification or licensing requirements. The bill also includes provisions for background checks and prohibits the employment of chaplains with certain criminal records, while offering liability protection to the chaplains.
Key provisions
- County school boards can hire or accept certified chaplains.
- Chaplains are not required to meet state certification or licensing requirements.
- School boards select and oversee chaplains.
- Chaplains must undergo fingerprint background checks.
- Chaplains cannot have registered sex offender or child predator status.
- County boards can employ more than one chaplain.
- Liability protection is provided for chaplains' actions.
- Exceptions exist for malicious or intentionally harmful statements.
Who is affected
- County school boards
- Students
- School staff
- Parents
- Certified Chaplains
Notable changes
- Allows for the employment or volunteer service of chaplains in public schools.
- Waives standard certification and licensing requirements for school chaplains.
- Establishes a process for background checks.
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