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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill allowing school chaplains, says satanists need not apply

The governor also predicted the state would prevail if the new law draws a legal challenge over separation of church and state concerns

By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix

The state won’t allow satanists to take advantage of a new law allowing religious chaplains to serve as counselors in public schools for students whose parents approve, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday while signing the legislation. The governor also predicted the state would prevail if the new law draws a legal challenge over separation of church and state concerns...

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