HB 531 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Enact the School Chaplain Act

Summary

To amend sections 3314.03 and 3326.11 and to enact section 3313.475 of the Revised Code to enact the School Chaplain Act to permit public schools to engage volunteer chaplains to provide support services.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Oct 2025

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Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Last action Oct 22, 2025

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Oct 22, 2025

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Oct 21, 2025

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2 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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