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OK SB1161
OK SB1161Schools; directing certain version of Bible be used in certain course and included in certain libraries. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
In Committee
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022
05/27/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.11, which relates to an elective course on the Hebrew Scriptures; directing certain instruction to include certain component; directing certain version of Bible to be used as primary text in certain course; directing preference in choosing certain comparison; providing for applicability of certain law to certain resources; allowing certain member of the clergy to teach certain course; requiring each school district library to include certain version of the Bible; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing law to require that the Authorized Version of the Bible, also known as the King James Version, be used as the primary text in any elective course on the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) or the New Testament offered by school districts in Oklahoma. The bill also directs that preference be given to public domain translations if a comparison text is used, and requires that each school district library include the King James Version of the Bible. Additionally, the bill allows for ordained or licensed members of the clergy to volunteer as non-compensated teachers for these courses, provided they maintain religious neutrality. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2022, with an emergency declaration to allow it to take immediate effect.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/08/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1161&Session=2200 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1161%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/SB/SB1161%20INT.PDF |
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