DeSantis tussles with Satanic Temple after signing school chaplain bill: ‘He just invited’ us

Published April 18, 2024 7:47pm ET



Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed a bill on Thursday that would allow volunteer chaplains in Florida schools, although one religion may not be able to use the new law. 

The legislation creates a statewide program in which school districts and charter schools can allow volunteer chaplains on school campuses to provide counseling to children. The Satanic Temple, however, may not be able to volunteer as other religions are allowed to. 

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