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AL HB8
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Gidley
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AI Summary
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Public K-12 schools and public charter schools may accept volunteer campus chaplains beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, if approved by a recorded vote of the local board of education or charter school governing body
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Campus chaplains must complete a recognized chaplain training program but are not required to hold State Board of Education certification
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Schools must conduct criminal history background checks on chaplains before volunteering begins, and registered sex offenders are prohibited from serving as campus chaplains
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Chaplains provide support, services, and programs at the request of teachers in the school district
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Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Campus chaplains; public K-12 schools authorized to accept as volunteers, local boards of education and governing bodies authorized to vote on whether to allow, limitations provided
Education
Last Action
Pending Senate Education Policy
2/25/2026