A coalition of over 300 chaplains, alongside various faith and non-faith organizations, has voiced strong opposition to a proposed chaplain policy in public schools. During a recent government meeting, representatives argued that students already have the freedom to seek religious and spiritual guidance outside of school settings. They expressed concerns that allowing untrained chaplains to provide critical services could jeopardize student safety, waste educational resources, and expose schools to significant legal liabilities.

The coalition emphasized that the presence of chaplains in public schools contradicts established legal precedents, as courts have consistently ruled against the inclusion of religious leaders on campus for religious activities during school hours. The representatives underscored that the role of chaplains does not align with the secular nature of public education, urging policymakers to reconsider the implications of such a policy.