Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed two significant pieces of legislation, HB 931 and HB 1317, which collectively enhance the presence of religious and patriotic organizations within public schools. HB 931 specifically allows volunteer chaplains to offer counseling services to students, contingent on parental consent and school district approval. These chaplains must pass a background check, disclose their religious affiliations, and exclude groups like 'satanists'. HB 1317 permits patriotic organizations, like the Boy Scouts of America, to engage with students during school hours for recruitment and educational purposes. DeSantis emphasized that these initiatives aim to prevent discrimination against religious groups and promote community involvement among students. He also anticipates an ACLU lawsuit but remains confident that the measures will withstand scrutiny.
Gov. Ron DeSantis OK's chaplains in schools https://t.co/cvQs7sZAln
DeSantis signs legislation allowing 'patriotic organizations,' like the Boy Scouts of America, to recruit students during school hours READ: https://t.co/zREdoTPD74 #RonDeSantis #Ron #DeSantis #BoyScouts #Left #Democrat #Republicans #US #Politics #News #Viralvideo https://t.co/XMBBvP2vrr
Florida to open school campuses to chaplains after DeSantis signs bill https://t.co/2wOyrfRew4
Today I was proud to sign HB 931, which gives schools the authority to allow volunteer chaplains to come to campus and offer counseling support for students, with parental consent. I also signed HB 1317, which authorizes school districts to allow civic and patriotic… https://t.co/bknbPahSN9
HELL: NO. "We're not playing those games in Florida. That is not a religion. That is not qualifying to be able to participate in [the chaplain program.] We're going to be using common sense... you don't have to worry about that." -@GovRonDeSantis 👏👏👏 https://t.co/6vII7XX5Y4 https://t.co/raq8BIj3tQ
"You're gonna have Satanists running around in all our schools? Listen - we're not playing those games in Florida. That is not a religion." 💯 @GovRonDeSantis https://t.co/yvlRxGHYxM
DeSantis OK's Chaplains in Schools https://t.co/PcA9HgTqWA
NEW: DeSantis expects lawsuit over allowing religious chaplains into schools, says the @ACLU wants religious Americans to be "second class citizens" "[They think] it's OK to discriminate." "It's a bogus challenge. I do not think it's gonna go anywhere." https://t.co/cmJSq4rucP
.@GovRonDeSantis signs off on giving patriotic organizations and chaplains access to K-12 schools. He says 'satanists' won't be in schools ... but who will be? Reporting by @AGGancarski https://t.co/UpqE20iagN #FlaPol https://t.co/p9oa6YftpJ
#BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs law letting religious chaplains into public schools, can offer support services to students "To exclude religious groups - that is discrimination! You're basically saying that God has no place? That's wrong, that's not what our Founding Fathers… https://t.co/4kSudOyNaE
JUST IN: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation to allow "patriotic organizations" like the Boy Scouts of America to speak to students, recruit during school hours "Not everyone knows what all is out there in the community [...] Students are better off being involved." The bill… https://t.co/cG17728Zn2
Florida’s @GovRonDeSantis is signing bill (HB 931) allowing volunteer chaplains to counsel students in public schools. District needs to approve program. Chaplain services and religion disclosed. Pass background check. Students need parental permission. https://t.co/vOCbUpJ1QM