Oklahoma schools chief teams up with Lee Greenwood to send Bibles to AP Gov classes
- Oklahoma's State Superintendent Ryan Walters is collaborating with singer Lee Greenwood to collect $59.99 leather-bound Bibles for schools, following a denied $3 million funding request from a legislative panel.
- Walters aims to integrate the Bible into lesson plans for grades 5 through 12 but faces legal challenges from parents and teachers opposing the mandate.
- Walters' initiatives reflect a wider movement in conservative-led states to influence public school curriculums, with similar efforts observed in states like Louisiana.
- Governor Kevin Stitt remarked that many students likely have a Bible app on their phones, in response to Walters' proposal.
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Oklahoma schools chief seeks donations to put Bibles in classrooms
Oklahoma's top public schools official is continuing his quest to put a Bible in classrooms. Republican State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced this week he's teaming with country music singer Lee Greenwood and seeking donations to buy $59.99 leather-bound “God Bless the USA” Bibles.
Oklahoma Schools to Receive Bibles Through Partnership with Singer Lee Greenwood - News Facts Network
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