so DeSantis will decide which "religions" are eligible to "counsel" in public schools under new law [View all]
Florida’s new law allows volunteer chaplains from approved religious affiliations to provide counseling services in public schools, but prohibits involvement from Satanist groups.
Governor DeSantis signed the bill, asserting Satanism is not a valid religion.
“Some have said if you do a school chaplain program that somehow you’re going to have Satanists running around in all our schools,” DeSantis said. “We’re not playing those games in Florida. That is not a religion. That is not qualifying to be able to participate in this, so we’re going to be using common sense when it comes to this, so you don’t have to worry about that.”
The legislation read, “Each school district or charter school may adopt a policy to authorize volunteer school chaplains to provide supports, services, and programs to students as assigned by the district school board or charter school governing board.”
“Any opportunity that exists for ministers or chaplains in the public sector must not discriminate based on religious affiliation,” The Satanic Temple’s Director of Ministry Penemue Grigori stated. “Our ministers look forward to participating in opportunities to do good in the community, including the opportunities created by this bill, right alongside the clergy of other religions\
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/that-is-not-a-religion-desantis-bars-satanists-from-florida-school-chaplaincy-program/ar-AA1nJS6I
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