HB 8·AL·house
Campus chaplains; public K-12 schools authorized to accept as volunteers, local boards of education and governing bodies authorized to vote on whether to allow, limitations provided
EnactedFiled Jun 25, 2025
Sponsor: Mark Gidley (R)
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Enacted
Apr 16, 2026
Summary
The enacted bill permits public K‑12 schools in Alabama to accept campus chaplains as volunteers, but each local board of education must vote on whether to allow them and follow any stated limitations. It applies to schools beginning the 2026‑2027 school year, giving districts flexibility while retaining oversight.
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