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OK HB2962
OK HB2962Schools; requiring display of Ten Commandments in public school classrooms; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; requiring display of Ten Commandments in public school classrooms; prescribing method for display; providing text of Ten Commandments; providing for acceptance of donated displays; permitting replacement of certain displays; directing school to donate unused displays; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill requires all public schools in Oklahoma to display a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in each classroom starting in the 2024-2025 school year. The display must include the full text of the Ten Commandments and meet specific size requirements. Schools must accept privately donated displays that meet these requirements. If a school's existing displays do not meet the requirements, they can be replaced with compliant donated displays. Any unused compliant displays must be offered as donations to other public schools.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
David Bullard (R)*,
Jim Olsen (R)*,
Chris Banning (R),
David Hardin (R),
Justin Humphrey (R),
Shane Jett (R),
Cody Maynard (R),
Kevin McDugle (R),
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee (on 02/06/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2962&Session=2400 | 12/29/2023 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB2962%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF | 01/22/2024 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/hB/HB2962%20INT.PDF | 12/29/2023 |
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