Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 931, authorizing volunteer school chaplains with parental consent and background checks.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 931, allowing school districts to authorize volunteer school chaplains to provide services to students. The bill mandates policies on parental consent and background checks for chaplains, with chaplains' religious affiliations listed on school websites. The American Civil Liberties Union opposes the bill, arguing it violates the separation of church and state and may impact students' mental health.
April 18, 2024
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