Mississippi SB2501 allows school districts and charter schools to employ chaplains for student support services.
Mississippi SB2501 permits school districts and charter schools to hire chaplains as volunteers to provide support, services, and programs for students. The chaplains must undergo criminal background checks before serving in the schools. The bill also prohibits school districts and charter schools from employing chaplains who have been convicted of offenses requiring sex offender registration. The chaplains can be used for various support roles, including mental health and behavioral health services. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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