Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes schools to bring in chaplains to work with students in the state of Louisiana.

Highlights:

• Authorizes each public school to provide for the services of chaplains at its schools (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that chaplains may be employees or serve on a volunteer basis (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that employee and student participation with a chaplain is optional (Sec. 1). 

• ASpecifies that Chaplains must have criminal background checks if they are to be employed (Sec. 1). 

• Requires that any school board providing for chaplains must adopt policies related to their service (Sec. 1).

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