Oklahoma Supreme Court Halts Bible-Referenced Social Studies Standards

Standards Temporarily On Hold

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has issued an order blocking new social studies standards that reference the Bible and Christianity multiple times. The standards were championed by state education leaders and Superintendent Ryan Walters.

Legal Challenge Moves Forward

The Court’s order halts implementation and prevents any taxpayer dollars from being used to roll out the standards while a lawsuit challenging them is heard. Plaintiffs argue the rules violate the constitutional separation of church and state.

Broader Tensions in Oklahoma Education Policy

The ruling comes amid escalating conflict between Walters and education advocates over curriculum changes, teacher recruitment, and academic performance concerns.

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