Overview

• Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 931 into law, permitting volunteer school chaplains in Florida, effective July 1.
• The Satanic Temple, citing religious freedom, challenges the exclusion of their chaplains under the new law, arguing it's unconstitutional.
• Critics, including the Sun Sentinel editorial board, argue the law violates the First Amendment and could lead to increased religious proselytization in public schools.
• Legal experts and school boards are concerned about the law's implications for religious diversity and constitutional rights.
• The law has ignited significant public and legal debate, with potential lawsuits looming over its implementation.