Public schools in Texas could employ chaplains to replace or work alongside counselors as soon as the 2023-2024 school year in legislation that has passed both the state House and Senate.
The House passed Senate Bill 763 on Wednesday. The legislation would require every school board in the state to vote in favor or against chaplains, who, unlike school counselors, are not required to be certified by the State Board for Educator Certification.
However, chaplains must pass a background check and be endorsed by a religious organization and have training to meet the Department of Defense chaplain standards.
Meanwhile, school counselors in Texas are required to have aster’s degrees and two years of experience teaching in classrooms.
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