Oklahoma's Bible Mandate in Classrooms Sparks Controversy

State Superintendent Ryan Walters' initiative to introduce Bibles in schools faces legal challenges and opposition.

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the purchase of over 500 Bibles for AP government classrooms, aiming to integrate them into lesson plans.
Walters' initiative includes the creation of a Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism, which he claims addresses attacks on religious liberty and patriotism.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond stated Walters lacks the authority to mandate schools to show a video promoting the initiative, deeming it unenforceable.
Several school districts, including Edmond and Bixby, have refused to comply with the mandate, citing concerns over separation of church and state.
Legal actions have been initiated against Walters' mandate, highlighting potential violations of constitutional principles regarding religious instruction in public schools.