Funding School Chaplains Leads to Improved Mental Health & Graduation Rates in Schools

Funding School Chaplains Leads to Improved Mental Health & Graduation Rates in Schools

Many people think that school chaplains are a non-essential part of the school system and that funding should be focused on academic subjects alone.

However, the NSCA has data from thousands of schools around the US showing how chaplains contribute to the school's overall performance.

Their awareness The NSCA believes that campaign sheds having a chaplain in light on the residence diminishes importance of incidents of violence, school chaplains in increases school safety, both private and and improves the students’ public schools. and teachers’ mental health.

This is why the NSCA is working hard to find funding for school chaplains in Texas. They aim to put a chaplain in every school to bring prayer back into the community. Many studies show the benefits of having a solid religious foundation, including better mental health, more respect for authority, and improved relationships with others.

The proposed bill, S.B 763, permits schools to hire school chaplains as guidance counselors. Funding for the said project will come from funds allocated for school safety.

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