Ohio 135th General Assembly Status: Introduced

HB 240 — Allows public schools to employ chaplains

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 135th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill allows public schools to hire chaplains.

This bill enables public schools to employ chaplains to provide spiritual guidance. It expands options for schools in terms of support services for students.

Summary

Allows public schools to employ chaplains

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 240 do?
Allows public schools to employ chaplains
Who sponsors HB 240?
HB 240 is sponsored by Reggie Stoltzfus.
What is the current status of HB 240?
This bill died with 135th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 240?
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