House Amendment 27
H 4762 - Session 126 (2025-2026)
School volunteer chaplains and historical displays
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Reps. LONG and PACE propose the following amendment (LC-4762.WAB0021H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 59-1-335(D) and inserting:

 (D) (1) "Volunteer school chaplain" means an individual who:
  (a) is endorsed by an entity subject to criteria to be established by the State Department of Education;
  (b) is affiliated with an established religious congregation in the local community; and
  (c) who is approved by a school district or charter school, pursuant to a policy adopted under this section, to provide support, services, or programs pursuant to subsection (A).
 (2) A volunteer school chaplain may not advance, endorse, or require participation in any particular religion, denomination, or belief system.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.