This bill enacts Chapter 19-A of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, establishing provisions for the employment or volunteer acceptance of certified chaplains by public school boards. It outlines that each local school board may hire or accept chaplains to provide support, services, and programs for students, staff, and parents. The selection of chaplains will be the responsibility of local school officials, and while certification by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is not required, school boards may choose to employ more than one chaplain per school.

Additionally, the bill sets forth hiring requirements, including a mandatory fingerprint-based background check for chaplains before they begin their roles. It prohibits the hiring of individuals who are registered sex offenders or child predators. Furthermore, the bill includes a limitation of liability clause, stating that chaplains cannot be sued for actions taken in good faith while providing services, except in cases of malicious intent. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.