A new Texas law allows schools to hire chaplains as counselors. So far, one school has opted into the program.

Last year, Texas passed a law allowing school districts to recruit chaplains using school safety funds. So far, only one school has employed a full-time religious mentor to counsel students, according to staffing data from the Texas Education Agency.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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