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WV HB4090
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elias Coop-Gonzalez
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AI Summary
- County boards of education may employ or accept certified chaplains as volunteers to provide support, services, and programs for students, staff, and parents
- School chaplains are not required to meet state certification or licensing requirements that apply to professional educators and other professional employees
- Chaplains must submit to fingerprint-based state and federal background checks before beginning employment or volunteer work at a school
- County school boards may not employ or accept as a volunteer any chaplain who has registered or is required to register as a sex offender or child predator
- Chaplains receive immunity from civil liability for actions or statements made while providing services, except when conduct is maliciously, willfully, and deliberately intended to cause harm, harass, or intimidate
Legislative Description
Provide for the employment or acceptance as avolunteer of a Certified Chaplain by public school board
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Public Education
1/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Education1/19/2026
Education1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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