Bill > HB1006

This bill requires all public schools in Oklahoma to display a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The display must be at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall, with legible text that reads the full Ten Commandments as specified in the bill. If a school does not already have such a display, it must accept and display privately donated posters that meet the specified requirements. The posters cannot contain any additional content beyond the commandments themselves. If a school has existing Ten Commandments displays that do not meet the bill's specifications, they may be replaced with compliant versions. Schools are also required to offer any extra posters they have to other public schools as donations. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause suggesting immediate implementation is necessary for public peace and safety. This legislation mandates a uniform religious display across Oklahoma's public school classrooms, potentially raising potential constitutional questions about separation of church and state.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1006&Session=2600