Texas Schools Could Hire Chaplains as School Counselors Under New Proposal

Texas Schools Could Hire Chaplains as School Counselors Under New Proposal
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The Texas Senate has advanced legislation that would allow public and charter schools to hire chaplains to provide counseling and support services for students.

On April 24, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 763 (pdf), authored by Republican state Sen. Mayes Middleton, in a party-line vote of 19–11.
Jana J. Pruet
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