House Democrats debate bill allowing public dollars for chaplains in public schools

Oklahoma House Democrats opposed SB 36, which would allow chaplains to be hired or to volunteer in public schools as counselors. House Democrats debated against the bill, arguing public dollars should not be used for religious purposes and funding should go toward hiring trained mental health counselors instead.The bill passed with 54 yeas 37 nays.Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City debated…