Oklahoma Alters Bible Request Amid Controversy Over Trump-Linked Edition

The state revised its criteria for Bibles in schools, removing specifications that favored versions endorsed by former President Trump.

Oklahoma's initial request required Bibles with specific U.S. historical documents, matching only Trump-endorsed versions, but these requirements have been removed.
State Superintendent Ryan Walters claims the changes aim to provide better value for taxpayers and were not intended to benefit Trump-linked products.
The amended request extends the bidding deadline and allows for historical documents to be included separately, increasing vendor competition.
Civil rights groups have raised concerns about the use of public funds for religious texts in schools, citing potential church-state separation violations.
Despite the revisions, many Oklahoma school districts oppose the mandate to include Bibles in classrooms, questioning its educational relevance and legality.