School boards in the Houston area are under pressure to vote on the chaplain bill, SB 763, before the March 1 deadline. Some parents are concerned about the influence of conservative majority school boards on this issue. The bill allows chaplains to counsel kids, aiming to address the shortage of mental health counselors in schools. While supporters argue it would be beneficial, critics, including the ACLU, claim it violates students' religious freedom and is unconstitutional. Corpus Christi ISD in Texas has already voted against implementing chaplain programs.
Texas requires schools to vote on chaplain programs — Corpus Christi ISD votes no https://t.co/Z1Ue19FZfa
Allowing chaplains in school is unconstitutional and violates students’ right to religious freedom. https://t.co/MlMn2iRHtj
A Florida bill is moving through the House and Senate that would give school districts the option to bring chaplains into schools. Supporters say it would help address the shortage of mental health counselors in schools. But, some Senators disagree: https://t.co/kfa5uAjqMd
Commentary: Chaplain law is just another way to politicize our schools https://t.co/VXQCVoRJOK
Cy-Fair parents wary of conservative majority school board on school chaplains bill https://t.co/zKzluhWPAZ
School districts in the Houston area who have yet to vote on the chaplain bill must do so before March 1 amid increasing pressure. https://t.co/cIok5XiTc4
Houston-area school boards face pressure to vote against — and for — chaplain bill as deadline nears https://t.co/VQlf3cma16
What to know about SB 763, the bill that lets chaplains counsel kids, as the March 1 deadline looms https://t.co/Km7EUlgdwk