OSDE can't force districts to show prayer video

AG's Office: OSDE can't force districts to show prayer video
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has directed schools to show students a video in which #oklaed Superintendent Ryan Walters encourages them to join him in prayer for the president-elect.
Oklahoma Districts Push Back Against Mandated Prayer Video Following Conflicting Emails
Several Oklahoma school districts, including Edmond, Jenks, and Bixby, have decided not to show a mandated prayer video from State Superintendent Ryan Walters.
Ryan Walters Requires Oklahoma Students To Watch Prayer Video, Some Districts Opt Out
State Superintendent Ryan Walters emailed every Oklahoma superintendent, saying he's requiring all Oklahoma schools to play a roughly 90-second video to all enrolled children and send it to their parents.
Ryan Walters can't force schools to show his prayer video for Trump, AG's Office says
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has directed schools to show students a video in which #oklaed Superintendent Ryan Walters encourages them to join him in prayer for the president-elect.
Oklahoma Superintendent Can't Force Schools to Show Trump Prayer Video: AG
Ryan Walters ordered Oklahoma schools on Thursday to show students a video, which included a prayer for Donald Trump.
Ryan Walters asks schools to show prayer video to students, school districts respond
Ryan Walters asks schools to show prayer video to students, school districts respond
Oklahoma superintendent has no power to make schools show Trump prayer video, AG’s office says
Oklahoma’s top education official has no authority to force schools to show students a video of himself praying for incoming President Donald Trump, the state Attorney General’s Office found. “Not only is this edict unenforceable,
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Legal experts, superintendents, legislators say Walters’ mandate schools show politically-charged video crosses numerous lines
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Ryan Walters: Schools impacted by severe storms should contact OSDE for assistance
State Superintendent Ryan Walters says schools affected by severe storms should contact the Oklahoma State Department of ...
'Essential to understanding our history': OSDE cancels Bible RFP, previews another to come
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OSDE cancels request for bids to purchase 55,000 Bibles
The Oklahoma State Department of Education canceled its search for bids to purchase 55,000 Bibles for classrooms.
Ryan Walters establishes Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism within OSDE
The new office will, “serve to promote religious liberty and patriotism” within the Sooner state, according to a Walters memo ...