chaplains

The Florida Department of Education has issued a “model policy” to help school districts carry out a controversial new law that allows volunteer chaplains.

The kids are NOT okay. It’s an issue that’s dominated conversations in the Florida legislature this year as lawmakers seek a myriad of ways to address growing mental health concerns around children. One idea they’ve had is to allow chaplains—people of religious faith—to come into schools to provide mentorship and counseling.

The bill would allow chaplains to act as counselors in public K-12 schools in Florida. The state has a shortage of school guidance counselors.