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Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Bible Mandate in Schools

11/29/2025

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The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed the Bible in public schools mandate as moot in a 6-2 ruling.
Lindel Fields, Oklahoma State Superintendent, announced he would nullify the mandate from former Superintendent Ryan Walters.
Over 30 residents filed a lawsuit alleging the mandate violated the state Constitution's religion clause and misused funds.
Fields will lead the State Department of Education through January 2027, with elections for a superintendent in November 2026.

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The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed the Bible in public schools mandate as moot in a 6-2 ruling.
Lindel Fields, Oklahoma State Superintendent, announced he would nullify the mandate from former Superintendent Ryan Walters.
Over 30 residents filed a lawsuit alleging the mandate violated the state Constitution's religion clause and misused funds.
Fields will lead the State Department of Education through January 2027, with elections for a superintendent in November 2026.