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HB 1113

SCH CD-CHAPLAINS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jed Davis

HB 1113 establishes or modifies standards for school district chaplain employment, qualifications, and services in Illinois public schools.

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Bill Summary · HB 1113

Legislative bill overview

HB 1113 addresses the role and qualifications of chaplains in Illinois school districts. The bill appears to establish or modify standards for how schools employ and utilize chaplaincy services, though the specific provisions require access to the full text for detailed analysis.

Why is this important

Chaplains in schools serve a significant role in student mental health support and crisis intervention. How states define chaplain qualifications, duties, and religious/secular boundaries affects both student access to counseling services and questions about appropriate religious expression in public schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Religious composition concerns: Definitions of who qualifies as a chaplain and whether services must remain religiously neutral or can represent specific faith traditions
  • Funding and staffing implications: Whether new chaplain requirements create unfunded mandates on already-stretched school budgets
  • Separation of church and state: Potential legal questions about public funding for chaplaincy services and constitutional boundaries in public schools

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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