Chaplains in public schools?

By Howard Fishcer | Capitol Media Services

State lawmakers, for the first time ever, want to allow religious chaplains to counsel students on public school campuses.

Rep. Matt Gress said the legislation that gained preliminary House approval on March 20 is strictly voluntary. The Phoenix Republican said it would be up to school districts to decide whether to participate.

He also said parents would have to grant permission and could choose among any who have offered to make themselves available.

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