ND HB1456

Public school districts may employ or accept as volunteers certified chaplains to provide support, services, and programs for students, staff, and legal guardians of students

"Certified chaplain" is defined as a chaplain certified by a national or state chaplaincy organization or ecclesiastically endorsed by a religious organization

Certified chaplains are exempt from licensure requirements by the education standards and practices board but must undergo criminal background checks paid for by the school district

Registered sex offenders are prohibited from serving as school chaplains under this section

Certified chaplains receive liability protection for actions or statements made while providing services, unless the conduct was malicious, willful, and deliberately intended to harm, harass, or intimidate