Ryan Walters calls for $6M to purchase Bibles for classrooms in proposed budget
"I believe it's important for historical context for kids to understand the role the Bible played." Walters also said the state Education Department wants to protect teacher's rights, adding that his office is investigating complaints from parents of a teacher who was dismissed for expressing questions about God in the classroom.
Superintendent Ryan Walters wants to spend $6 million to put Bibles in Oklahoma classrooms
At Thursday’s State Board of Education meeting, State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced in his annual budget proposal $3 million was already being spent on classroom Bibles, and the board voted to ask the legislature for an additional $3 million.
Mixed reactions from lawmakers as Ryan Walters seeks $3 million for Bibles in classrooms
As part of that budget proposal, State Superintendent Ryan Walters is asking lawmakers for $3 million to put Bibles in Oklahoma classrooms. We're hearing mixed reactions from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, as some lawmakers are pointing out how the state constitution forbids this kind of request.
Walters asks Oklahoma lawmakers for $3 million in public funds to buy Bibles
Oklahoma’s top education official and school board will ask the state Legislature for an extra $3 million in public funds to purchase a Bible for every public school classroom and $500,000 for firearms training for school staff.
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