New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds order to teach Bible in classrooms

19 articles, oldest first.

1. ABC 7 San Francisco

   New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools ↗ (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

   Published Oct 14, 2025

   Same headline from 11 more outlets

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   Oklahoma's new public schools superintendent announced Wednesday he is rescinding a mandate that forced schools to place Bibles in classrooms.

2. The Christian Post

   Oklahoma drops Bibles in public school classrooms mandate ↗ (opens The Christian Post)

   Published Oct 15, 2025

   The Christian Post's feed description

   Oklahoma will drop its controversial mandate requiring Bibles in public school classrooms.

3. CBS News

   New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds order to teach Bible in classrooms ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Oct 15, 2025

   CBS News's feed description

   Oklahoma's new public schools superintendent said his office plans to rescind a mandate that forced schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans for students.

4. NBC Chicago

   Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools ↗ (opens NBC Chicago)

   Published Oct 15, 2025

   Same headline from 3 more outlets

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   Oklahoma’s new public schools superintendent announced Wednesday he is rescinding a mandate from his predecessor that forced schools to place Bibles in...

5. Newsweek

   Bible mandate in public schools walked back in Oklahoma ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Oct 15, 2025

   Newsweek's feed description

   The mandate on Bibles in classrooms in Oklahoma stirred national debate about the role of religion in public education.

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