Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB 138
School chaplains.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Stacey Donato (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Allows a principal or superintendent of a public school, including a charter school, to employ, or approve as a volunteer, a school chaplain if certain requirements are met. Allows a school chaplain to provide: (1) secular advice, guidance, and support services; and (2) nonsecular advice, guidance, and support services if certain conditions are met. Provides that, with exceptions, communications made by a student to a school chaplain are privileged and confidential.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 5, 2026 · Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development - Jan 5, 2026 · Senate
Authored by Senator Donato