Mississippi HB659 allows public schools to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers.
Mississippi HB659 allows school districts and charter schools to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers to provide support, services, and programs for students. Each school district or charter school must vote on adopting this policy by December 1, 2026, for implementation in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill also mandates criminal background checks for chaplains before they can provide services in schools.
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