The bill allows school districts in Kansas to employ or accept volunteers as chaplains to provide support, services, and programs for students, as directed by the board of education or designated administrators. Importantly, chaplains are not required to hold a teacher license issued by the state board of education, but they must undergo the same criminal history records check as other district employees.

Additionally, the bill prohibits school boards from employing or accepting volunteers as chaplains if they have been convicted of or adjudicated for offenses that require registration as a sex offender under the Kansas offender registration act. This legislation aims to enhance student support while ensuring the safety and integrity of the school environment.