Religious organizations as program participants
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(a) In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, a religious organization, on the same basis as any other nonprofit private provider—
(1)
may receive financial assistance under a designated program; and
(2)
may be a provider of services under a designated program.
(b) Religious organizations
The purpose of this section is to allow religious organizations to be program participants on the same basis as any other nonprofit private provider without impairing the religious character of such organizations, and without diminishing the religious freedom of program beneficiaries.