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IA HF884
Bill
Status
3/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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School district boards may employ chaplains or engage volunteer chaplains (serving without compensation) to provide support, services, and programs for students
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Charter schools and innovation zone schools receive the same authority to employ or engage chaplains as school districts
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School boards may set qualifications and credentialing requirements for chaplains, but cannot require chaplains to hold licenses or certifications from the Board of Educational Examiners
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Background investigation and termination procedures under existing Iowa law (section 279.69) apply to all school chaplains
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Schools cannot require or coerce students to use chaplain services, and cannot employ chaplains as substitutes for licensed school counselors or guidance counselors
Legislative Description
A bill for an act authorizing school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to employ chaplains, or engage volunteer chaplains, to provide services to students. (Formerly HF 334.)
Last Action
Amendments S-3124, S-3128, S-3129, and S-3130 filed. S.J. 883.
4/23/2025