'Our elected officials have squandered their opportunity to pass meaningful legislation that would keep kids safe, like commonsense gun reform or bills addressing the school counselor and teacher shortage,' said TFN's Carisa Lopez.
in favor of a high school football coach who prayed with players, essentially removed any guardrails between them."
"This bill violates the religious freedom of all faiths and Texans of non-faith by placing chaplains in our schools who are not required to be certified educators or omit their personal religious beliefs when working with students," Lopezin a statement.
;“Replacing well-educated, licensed professionals with uncertified chaplains threatens the safety and education of all Texas students.\n\nFamilies and faith communities have the right to instill religious beliefs in their children ;— not the government. https://t.co/9NjXAGqqYj;”Rev. Erin Walter, a Unitarian Universalist minister in Texas, also condemned the state's GOP lawmakers for pushing theocratic legislation that violates the U.S.
Earlier this month, Rep. Cole Hefner , the House sponsor of S.B. 763, insisted during a floor debate that the legislation doesn't seek to promote religion. Critics of S.B. 763, including some religious groups and Christian Democrats, worry it could allow"religious activists to recruit in schools and would exacerbate tensions at local school boards, which would have the final say on whether to allow chaplains in schools," thenoted.
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