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AL SB305
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rodger Smitherman
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AI Summary
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Local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies may vote starting in the 2026-2027 school year to adopt policies allowing volunteer campus chaplains in their schools
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Campus chaplains may provide support, services, and programs at the request of any teacher in the district if the governing body approves
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Volunteer chaplains must complete a recognized chaplain training program but are not required to hold State Board of Education certification
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All campus chaplain volunteers must pass a criminal history background check before beginning service
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Individuals adjudicated or convicted of offenses requiring sex offender registration are prohibited from serving as campus chaplains
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 House Education Policy
2/26/2026