Texas Freedom Network: Governor Abbott Violates the Religious Freedom of Students and Families Across Texas In Signing Bill Allowing Chaplains to Serve Alongside Counselors
June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas, June 20 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following statement on June 19, 2023:
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Governor Abbott yesterday signed into law SB 763, which would allow school districts to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers to work with students. Chaplains would be compensated using funds earmarked for school safety.
Chaplains employed or appointed to volunteer roles are not required to be certified by the State Board for Educator Cer . . .
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Governor Abbott yesterday signed into law SB 763, which would allow school districts to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers to work with students. Chaplains would be compensated using funds earmarked for school safety.
Chaplains employed or appointed to volunteer roles are not required to be certified by the State Board for Educator Cer . . .