Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee SB1041 authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to employ or accept volunteers as school chaplains to provide support and services for students, staff, and parents. The bill affects school systems by allowing the inclusion of chaplains who are not required to be state-certified but must undergo a criminal history check. Key provisions include immunity from liability for actions taken by chaplains in accordance with the bill, except in cases of malicious intent.
Tennessee SB1041 authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to employ or accept volunteers as school chaplains to provide support and services for students, staff, and parents. The bill affects school systems by allowing the inclusion of chaplains who are not required to be state-certified but must undergo a criminal history check. Key provisions include immunity from liability for actions taken by chaplains in accordance with the bill, except in cases of malicious intent.
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Pody, Mark
114th General Assembly
February 5, 2025
March 4, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee