Oklahoma rescinds Bible mandate in public schools: Here's what to know
Oklahoma rescinds a controversial Bible mandate in public schools, restoring local district discretion. New superintendent Lindel Fields reverses former policies under Ryan Walters, which required Bibles in classrooms and Biblical instruction for grades 5-12. The move addresses civil rights concerns, ongoing lawsuits, and misuse of taxpayer funds, signaling a broader reassessment of education policy and a return to constitutionally balanced classroom practices.
Oklahoma rescinds a controversial Bible mandate in public schools, restoring local district discretion. New superintendent Lindel Fields reverses former policies under Ryan Walters, which required Bibles in classrooms and Biblical instruction for grades 5-12. The move addresses civil rights concerns, ongoing lawsuits, and misuse of taxpayer funds, signaling a broader reassessment of education policy and a return to constitutionally balanced classroom practices.
