HB 4090·WV·house
Provide for the employment or acceptance as avolunteer of a Certified Chaplain by public school board
In CommitteeFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Coop-Gonzalez
Latest Action
To House Public Education
Jan 19, 2026
Summary
The bill lets county education boards employ or take on as volunteers certified chaplains to provide support services for students, staff, and parents. Chaplains must pass fingerprint background checks and cannot be registered sex offenders. The measure also shields chaplains from most lawsuits unless they act maliciously.
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