Oklahoma Mandates Bible Inclusion in Public School Curriculum

New guidelines require analysis of biblical texts, art, and their cultural impact, sparking legal and educational debates.

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters issued detailed guidelines for integrating the Bible into public school education.
Students from grades 5 through 12 will analyze biblical stories, literature, and art influenced by the Bible.
The directive has received mixed reactions, with some educators and legal experts questioning its constitutionality.
Similar efforts in Louisiana and Texas have not mandated Bible teaching but have introduced related religious elements.
Legal challenges are anticipated as districts push back against the mandatory inclusion of the Bible.