Oklahoma Superintendent Unveils New Guidelines for Bible Use in Classrooms

In Oklahoma, Superintendent Ryan Walters recently unveiled guidelines on how to incorporate the Bible into public school curriculum. These guidelines stipulate that students in grades five through twelve must analyze literary elements of biblical stories and examine their impact on Western culture. High school students will also be assigned essays on the Bible's role in literature, history, and culture. Additionally, art and music inspired by the Bible will be included in the curriculum. Every classroom must possess physical copies of the Bible, the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Ten Commandments. The Bible in state curriculum will undoubtedly spark further debates regarding religious education in public schools. As various organizations determine their plan of action, the legality and constitutionality of these guidelines will continue to be scrutinized.