Oklahoma Education Department Withdraws Controversial Bible Mandate Following Legal Challenge
Oklahoma’s education department has rescinded a directive requiring Bibles in all classrooms following legal challenges and a change in leadership. The controversial policy faced constitutional challenges from parents and teachers across religious backgrounds, prompting the state’s reversal.
Policy Reversal Following Legal Pressure
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has officially withdrawn a 2024 directive that would have required teachers to incorporate the Christian Bible into classroom instruction, according to reports from Reuters. The policy reversal comes after the Oklahoma Supreme Court halted implementation while constitutionality challenges proceeded through the legal system.