OKLAHOMA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / From the Democrats
House Democrats advise Oklahoma school districts to continue following Oklahoma Statute that outline subject matter standards and reiterate that revisions are subject to legislative review before implementation as written in 70 O.S. § 11-103.6a-1 (OSCN 2024). This reminder comes after the State Superintendent sent out mandatory guidelines for Oklahoma public schools on Bible usage in classrooms.
“Following the new guidelines from the State Superintendent of Education, I advise school districts to carefully review and follow existing state law when it comes to religious instruction in schools,” said Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa. “The Oklahoma Constitution is very clear on what is allowed when it comes to public education. Every family is different, and religious instruction should begin with and remain in the rightful hands of parents and guardians.”
