SB 737·WV·senate
Authorizing county boards of education to accept volunteers as certified chaplains
In CommitteeFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Azinger
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To Education
Feb 4, 2026
Summary
The bill lets county boards of education employ or accept as volunteers certified chaplains to provide support services for students, staff, and parents. Chaplains must pass a fingerprint background check and cannot be registered sex offenders. It also shields chaplains from lawsuits unless they act maliciously.
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