Missouri passes legislation to allow chaplains in state schools

Missouri passes legislation to allow chaplains in state schools

Both houses of the Missouri Legislature have approved a bill that would allow paid or volunteer chaplains in state schools. The legislation awaits the signature of Gov. Mike Kehoe. Chaplains can be accepted as “screened volunteers” at schools to provide support, services or programs for their students, according to the “Columbia Missourian.” They also would be subject to background checks before hiring. Supporters of the bill said there is a lar…