HB240 could permit public schools across Ohio to employ chaplains to provide support services. The bill's primary sponsor said he was inspired by a similar bill that passed in Texas.
CLEVELAND — HB240 could permit public schools across Ohio to employ chaplains to provide support services. The bill's primary sponsor, Republican State Rep. Reggie Stoltzfus, said he was inspired by a similar bill that passed in Texas. He felt Ohio students and staff needed more community-based support in times of adversity, like a loss within a district.
A lack of counselors is impacting schools statewide, but Ohio Education Association President, Scott DiMauro, believes HB240 is not the solution for the shortage. The definition of a “chaplain” is broad. It's defined as a member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, ship, or branch of the armed forces. One of the HB240’s co-sponsors, Rep. Gary Click, thinks this bill does not infringe on the separation of church and state. Click has personal experience being a police and hospice chaplain.
This bill has yet to receive its hearing and be debated. Democrat Rep. Casey Weinstein said anything can happen when it comes to Ohio's General Assembly.
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