Establishes a School Chaplain Program for South Carolina school districts and charter schools.

The bill creates a School Chaplain Program allowing school districts and charter schools to employ or accept volunteer chaplains. Chaplains must obtain an ecclesiastical endorsement and meet specific qualifications. They must not proselytize or disparage any religion and have no disciplinary authority over students. Chaplains must provide suitable office space for confidential interactions with students. The bill also outlines disqualifications for chaplains, including registration on sex offender registries or convictions of certain crimes.

Establishes a School Chaplain Program for South Carolina school districts and charter schools.

The bill creates a School Chaplain Program allowing school districts and charter schools to employ or accept volunteer chaplains. Chaplains must obtain an ecclesiastical endorsement and meet specific qualifications. They must not proselytize or disparage any religion and have no disciplinary authority over students. Chaplains must provide suitable office space for confidential interactions with students. The bill also outlines disqualifications for chaplains, including registration on sex offender registries or convictions of certain crimes.