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Oklahoma Court Dismisses Bible Mandate Lawsuit as Moot

11/26/2025

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The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging a Bible-teaching mandate as moot after state officials said they would not enforce the policy.
The court's 6-2 decision followed the nullification of 2024 directives by former Superintendent Ryan Walters, who resigned earlier this year.
Oklahoma's current Superintendent Lindel Fields rescinded these mandates.
The mandates faced legal challenges for violating the state Constitution's ban on established religion.

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The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging a Bible-teaching mandate as moot after state officials said they would not enforce the policy.
The court's 6-2 decision followed the nullification of 2024 directives by former Superintendent Ryan Walters, who resigned earlier this year.
Oklahoma's current Superintendent Lindel Fields rescinded these mandates.
The mandates faced legal challenges for violating the state Constitution's ban on established religion.