Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who – and what – chaplains are varies widely
Five states including Texas and Florida now allow volunteer chaplains in public schools despite no standardized training or certification requirements, a 2025 poll shows 58% public support.
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Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who and what chaplains are varies widely
There is an ongoing push to make chaplains available in public schools across the United States. Chaplains, also called spiritual caregivers, are religious professionals who work in secular institutions and can be of any tradition or none at all.
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Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who – and what – chaplains are varies widely
Navy Chaplain Judy Malana sings during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter on Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty ImagesThere is an ongoing push to make chaplains available in public schools across the United States. Chaplains, also called spiritual caregivers, are religious professionals who work in secular institutions and can be of any tradition or none at all. Indiana is currently considerin…
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