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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Erum Salam

RARE PHOTOS: Rights groups oppose texas law that lets chaplains work as school counselors | Rare Historical Photos

crucifix in a school classroom
Some 100 chaplains have written a joint letter to public school boards across the state to vote against implementing the practice in their districts. Photograph: AP

A new law in Texas that allows chaplains to work as counselors in the Republican-run state’s public schools is unconstitutional, rights groups have claimed.

Opponents argue it is a violation of religious freedom and the separation of church and state guaranteed by the US constitution. Lawmakers against the bill called it a “Trojan horse” to evangelize children.

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