Chaplains in public schools? Ohio Republicans propose letting clergy counsel students


In Ohio, GOP lawmakers have introduced House Bill 240, which would allow schools to employ or recruit volunteer religious leaders u0022to provide support, services and programs for students.u0022

Schools across the country are facing shortfalls of mental health professionals, and Republicans have a potentially no-cost solution: Letting districts use volunteer chaplains.

In Ohio, GOP lawmakers have introduced House Bill 240, which would allow schools to employ or recruit volunteer religious leaders “to provide support, services and programs for students.”

“Whatever works that’s ethical should be available,” Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, said.

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