Missouri § 160.2505 - School chaplains as screened volunteers, purpose — teaching certificate not required — criminal background check — registered sex offenders ineligible.
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§ 160.2505. School chaplains as screened volunteers, purpose — teaching certificate not required — criminal background check — registered sex offenders ineligible.
1. A school district or charter school may employ a chaplain or accept a chaplain as a screened volunteer, as the term screened volunteer is defined in section 168.133, to provide support, services, or programs for students as assigned by the school board of the school district or the governing body of the charter school.
2. A chaplain employed by or volunteering for a school district or charter school pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not be employed in any position that requires a teaching certificate unless such chaplain is a certified teacher pursuant to the provisions of section 168.021.
3. A school chaplain shall be a member of a Department of Defense listed religious-endorsing organization recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board.
4. A school district or charter school that employs a chaplain or accepts a chaplain as a screened volunteer shall ensure that a criminal background check is conducted on such chaplain pursuant to the provisions of section 168.133 before the chaplain begins employment or volunteer service at the district or school.
5. A school district or charter school shall not employ a chaplain or accept a chaplain as a screened volunteer if such chaplain is required to be registered as a sex offender pursuant to the provisions of sections 589.400 to 589.425.
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(L. 2025 S.B. 49 & 118)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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