Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters took a dig at The Satanic Temple (TST) on Wednesday after the organization said they would place ministers in public schools if Senate Bill (SB) 36 becomes law.
"In Oklahoma, we have conservative values. President Joe Biden and the National Education Association want Christianity out of the classroom and are advocating for our kids to have zero morality and faith," Walters told Fox News Digital in a statement.
"Let me be crystal clear: Satanists are not welcome in Oklahoma schools, but they are welcome to go to hell," the Republican superintendent said.
Walters' comments come as Oklahoma's House passed SB 36, which would allow volunteer chaplains in schools. If it becomes law, it would permit volunteer chaplains in public schools but require districts to conduct background checks, barring those with a criminal history, including sex offenders or felons. Chaplains can also be dismissed for child abuse, negligence or moral misconduct.
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"In Oklahoma, we have conservative values. President Joe Biden and the National Education Association want Christianity out of the classroom and are advocating for our kids to have zero morality and faith," Walters told Fox News Digital in a statement.
"Let me be crystal clear: Satanists are not welcome in Oklahoma schools, but they are welcome to go to hell," the Republican superintendent said.
Walters' comments come as Oklahoma's House passed SB 36, which would allow volunteer chaplains in schools. If it becomes law, it would permit volunteer chaplains in public schools but require districts to conduct background checks, barring those with a criminal history, including sex offenders or felons. Chaplains can also be dismissed for child abuse, negligence or moral misconduct.
Satanists not welcome in schools but 'welcome to go to hell' says state superintendent
Oklahoma education chief Ryan Walters opposes The Satanic Temple's plan to place its ministers in schools after a bill passed the state House that would permit volunteer chaplains.
