Oklahoma lawmakers override governor's veto, allow students to wear Native regalia at graduations

Oklahoma Legislature overrides Gov. Kevin Stitt's veto of a bill allowing students to wear Native American regalia during graduations
The bill takes effect on July 1 and allows any student at a public school to wear tribal regalia during official graduation ceremonies
Weapons such as a bow and arrow, tomahawk or war hammer are specifically prohibited
Lawmakers also overrode vetoes of several other measures, including one adding experts on Native American health to a wellness council and another allowing for the existence of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. thanked the Legislature, while a Native American policy advocate said being able to express oneself and take pride in one's culture without permission is significant