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HB3240 • 2026

Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to adopt a policy providing a period of prayer or religious text reading for students and employees on each school day; effective date.

Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to adopt a policy providing a period of prayer or religious text reading for students and employees on each school day; effective date.

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Sponsor
Hasenbeck
Last action
2026-05-05
Official status
Coauthored by Senator McIntosh
Effective date
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Plain English Breakdown

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Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to adopt a policy providing a period of prayer or religious text reading for students and employees on each school day; effective date.

Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to adopt a policy providing a period of prayer or religious text reading for students and employees on each school day; effective date.

What This Bill Does

  • Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to adopt a policy providing a period of prayer or religious text reading for students and employees on each school day; effective date.
  • Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Introduced (2/6/2026) Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Committee Amendment 1 (3/10/2026) Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Committee Substitute (3/10/2026) Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Floor Amendment 1 (3/25/2026) Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Floor Amendment 2 (3/25/2026) Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Floor Amendment 3 (3/25/2026) Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Floor Amendment 4 (3/25/2026)

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Amendments

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Plain English: HB3240 FA1 WaldronJo-SW 3/24/2026 11:26:29 am AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: John Waldron Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk FLOOR AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3240 Of the printed Bill Page Section Lines Of the Engrossed Bill By deleting the content of the entire measure, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following language: Req.

  • HB3240 FA1 WaldronJo-SW 3/24/2026 11:26:29 am AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: John Waldron Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk FLOOR AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3240 Of the printed Bill Page Section Lines Of the Engrossed Bill By deleting the content of the entire measure, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following language: Req.
  • No.
  • 17119 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) FLOOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
  • 3240 By: Hasenbeck FLOOR SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to schools; defining term; requiring public school districts to annually identify certain students beginning in certain school year; providing criteria for identification; requiring certain public school district boards of education to annually adopt certain resolution; providing for contents of resolution; requiring resolution to be considered during certain meeting; directing certain parents and legal guardians to be provided certain applications, instructions, and assistance; prohibiting a school district from taking certain actions if a student is unable to pay for a meal or accrues certain debt; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Plain English: HB3240 FA2 DollensMi-SW 3/24/2026 11:27:12 am AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Mickey Dollens Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk FLOOR AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3240 Of the printed Bill Page Section Lines Of the Engrossed Bill Page 2, Section 1, Line 5: By deleting the word "shall" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "may"; Page 2, Section 1, Line 8: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 2, Section 1, Line 16: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 2, Section 1, Line 22: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 3, Section 1, Line 5: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 3, Section 1, Line 8: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 3, Section 1, Lines 21-22: By deleting after the second "of" the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 4, Section 1, Lines 1-2: By deleting after the second "of" the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 4, Section 1, Line 11: By deleting before the word "religious" the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 4, Section 1, Lines 17-18: By deleting after the word "of" but before the word "religious" the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 5, Section 1, Line 3: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 6, Section 1, Line 8: By deleting before the word "religious" the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; and Page 6, Section 1, Lines 9-10: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text";

  • HB3240 FA2 DollensMi-SW 3/24/2026 11:27:12 am AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Mickey Dollens Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk FLOOR AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3240 Of the printed Bill Page Section Lines Of the Engrossed Bill Page 2, Section 1, Line 5: By deleting the word "shall" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "may"; Page 2, Section 1, Line 8: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 2, Section 1, Line 16: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 2, Section 1, Line 22: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 3, Section 1, Line 5: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 3, Section 1, Line 8: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 3, Section 1, Lines 21-22: By deleting after the second "of" the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 4, Section 1, Lines 1-2: By deleting after the second "of" the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 4, Section 1, Line 11: By deleting before the word "religious" the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 4, Section 1, Lines 17-18: By deleting after the word "of" but before the word "religious" the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 5, Section 1, Line 3: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; Page 6, Section 1, Line 8: By deleting before the word "religious" the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text"; and Page 6, Section 1, Lines 9-10: By deleting the words "the Bible or other" and by adding an "s" at the end of the word "text";

Plain English: HB3240 FA3 ProvenzanoMe-SW 3/24/2026 2:23:07 pm AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Melissa Provenzano Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk FLOOR AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3240 Of the printed Bill Page 6 Section 1 Lines 10 1/2 Of the Engrossed Bill By inserting the following language: "I.

  • HB3240 FA3 ProvenzanoMe-SW 3/24/2026 2:23:07 pm AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Melissa Provenzano Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk FLOOR AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3240 Of the printed Bill Page 6 Section 1 Lines 10 1/2 Of the Engrossed Bill By inserting the following language: "I.
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  • Each school shall solicit for vetted and qualified staff for supervision of students for the period of prayer required by this section.
  • If no qualified staff can be found, the period of prayer required by this section is waived.

Plain English: HB3240 FA4 McCaneMi-SW 3/24/2026 5:10:24 pm AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Michelle McCane Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk FLOOR AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3240 Of the printed Bill Page Section Lines Of the Engrossed Bill By deleting the content of the entire measure, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following language: Req.

  • HB3240 FA4 McCaneMi-SW 3/24/2026 5:10:24 pm AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Michelle McCane Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk FLOOR AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3240 Of the printed Bill Page Section Lines Of the Engrossed Bill By deleting the content of the entire measure, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following language: Req.
  • No.
  • 17076 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) FLOOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
  • 3240 By: Hasenbeck FLOOR SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to schools; creating the Student Secular Bill of Rights; defining terms; stating public school student rights related to religious and secular practice on school grounds; requiring public school districts to create a formal grievance procedure for violations of student rights; establishing complaint timelines; stating right to appeal; declaring civil remedies; prohibiting immunity for public officials for violations; providing protection for reporting violations; requiring the State Department of Education to provide compliance materials; requiring school districts to implement compliance training by certain date; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

Plain English: HB3240 FULLAMD1 Trey Caldwell-JM 3/3/2026 2:41:39 pm AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Trey Caldwell Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3240 Of the printed Bill Page 6 Section 2 and 3 Lines 11 - 15 Of the Engrossed Bill By deleting the word "July" on line 11 and by inserting in lieu thereof the word "November"; and By deleting Section 3 in its entirey.

  • HB3240 FULLAMD1 Trey Caldwell-JM 3/3/2026 2:41:39 pm AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Trey Caldwell Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3240 Of the printed Bill Page 6 Section 2 and 3 Lines 11 - 15 Of the Engrossed Bill By deleting the word "July" on line 11 and by inserting in lieu thereof the word "November"; and By deleting Section 3 in its entirey.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-05 Senate

    Coauthored by Senator McIntosh

  2. 2026-04-23 Senate

    Coauthored by Senator Jett

  3. 2026-04-01 Senate

    Second Reading referred to Rules

  4. 2026-03-26 House

    Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  5. 2026-03-26 Senate

    First Reading

  6. 2026-03-25 House

    General Order

  7. 2026-03-25 House

    Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 61 Nays: 30

  8. 2026-03-25 House

    Referred for engrossment

  9. 2026-03-05 House

    CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee

  10. 2026-03-05 House

    Coauthored by Representative(s) Olsen, Hill

  11. 2026-03-05 House

    Authored by Senator Alvord (principal Senate author)

  12. 2026-03-05 House

    Title stricken

  13. 2026-03-05 House

    Emergency removed

  14. 2026-02-19 House

    Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

  15. 2026-02-03 House

    Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

  16. 2026-02-03 House

    Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

  17. 2026-02-02 House

    First Reading

  18. 2026-02-02 House

    Authored by Representative Hasenbeck

Official Summary Text

Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to adopt a policy providing a period of prayer or religious text reading for students and employees on each school day; effective date.
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Introduced (2/6/2026)
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Committee Amendment 1 (3/10/2026)
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Committee Substitute (3/10/2026)
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Floor Amendment 1 (3/25/2026)
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Floor Amendment 2 (3/25/2026)
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Floor Amendment 3 (3/25/2026)
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3240 (House): Floor Amendment 4 (3/25/2026)

Current Bill Text

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ENGROSSED HOUSE
BILL NO. 3240 By: Hasenbeck, Olsen, and Hill
of the House

and

Alvord of the Senate

[ schools – prayer - school districts – policy –
language – consent – prohibitions – injury -
Attorney General – claims – liability –
applicability - effective date ]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-101.1, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 11-101.1. A. The board of education of each school
district shall permit those students and teachers who wish to do so
to participate in voluntary prayer. Nothing in this act shall be
construed to permit the school curriculum to be used to teach or
inculcate students in sectarian or religious doctrine or to be in
conflict with Section 11-101 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
B. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the boards of
education of school districts and the governing bodies of charter
schools shall adopt a policy described by subsection C of this

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section requiring every public school to provide students and
employees with an opportunity to participate in a period of prayer
and reading of the Bible or other religious text on each school day
in accordance with this section. Such period may involve
opportunities for voluntary participation in individual or group
activities.
C. A policy adopted under this subsection shall include the
following statement: "It is the policy of (insert name of school
district or charter school) that every campus of (insert name of
district or school) shall provide a period of prayer and reading of
the Bible or other religious text in accordance with state law.
Such period may involve opportunities for voluntary participation in
individual or group activities."
D. A policy adopted under subsection C of this section shall:
1. Prohibit a school employee or student of the school district
or charter school from being permitted to participate in the period
of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text unless
the school employee on his or her own behalf or the parent or
guardian of the student submits to the district or school a signed
consent form that includes:
a. an acknowledgment that the school employee or student
has a choice to participate in the period of prayer
and reading of the Bible or other religious text,

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b. an identification of any opportunities to engage in a
period of individual or group activities of prayer and
reading of the Bible or other religious text,
c. a statement that the school employee on his or her own
behalf or parent or guardian of the student has no
objection to participating in or hearing of the
prayers or readings offered during the period, and
d. an express waiver of the right to bring a claim under
state or federal law arising out of the adoption of a
policy under this section, including a claim under the
Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the
United States Constitution or a related state or
federal law, releasing the district or school and
district or school employees from liability for those
claims brought in state or federal court;
2. Prohibit the provision of a prayer or reading of the Bible
or other religious text over a public address system; and
3. Specify that a period of prayer or reading of the Bible or
other religious text shall not be a substitute for instructional
time.
E. A school employee on his or her own behalf or the parent or
guardian of a student may revoke consent provided under subsection D
of this section by informing the appropriate school administrator,
as determined by the school district or charter school. A school

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employee or student for whom consent has been revoked under this
subsection:
1. Shall not participate in the period of prayer and reading of
the Bible or other religious text until the school employee or
parent or guardian of the student submits to the district or school
a new consent form; and
2. Remains bound by the waiver described by subparagraph d of
paragraph 1 of subsection D of this section.
F. 1. The policy adopted under subsection B of this section
shall include provisions ensuring a prayer or reading of the Bible
or other religious text is not knowingly or intentionally provided
in the physical presence of, within the hearing of, or in another
manner which would constitute an injury in fact within the meaning
of the United States or Oklahoma Constitution on a person for whom a
signed consent form has not been submitted or has been revoked.
2. In order to comply with this subsection, the policy adopted
under subsection B of this section may allow that the period of
prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text be provided:
a. before normal school hours, or
b. only in classrooms or other areas in which a consent
form has been submitted for every school employee and
student, which may include an entire school district
or charter school campus if a consent form has been

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submitted for each school employee and student at the
campus.
G. 1. The Attorney General, on request from the board of
education of a school district or the governing body of a charter
school, shall provide advice on best methods for a district or
school to comply with the requirements of this section and shall
defend the district or school in a cause of action arising out of
the adoption of a policy under subsection B of this section. If the
Attorney General defends a school district or open enrollment
charter school under this subsection, the state is liable for the
expenses, costs, judgments, or settlements of the claims arising out
of the representation. The Attorney General may settle or
compromise any and all claims under this subsection. The state may
not be liable for any expenses, costs, judgments, or settlements of
any claims against a district or school which is not represented by
the Attorney General, arising out of the adoption of a policy under
this section.
2. The Attorney General's office shall provide a model consent
form that may be used for purposes of providing consent under
subsection D of this section.
H. This section shall not prohibit a school employee or student
of the district or school from participating in prayer or reading
the Bible or other religious text during a period of the school day

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that is not designated as a period of prayer and reading of the
Bible or other religious text.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
Passed the House of Representatives the 25th day of March, 2026.

Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives

Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2026.

Presiding Officer of the Senate