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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
SENATE BILL 854 By: Bullard
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021,
Section 24-106.1, which relates to display of the
national motto in schools; requiring rather than
allowing display of certain motto in certain places
in public schools; providing an effective date; and
declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 24-106.1, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 24-106.1. A. Principals and teachers in each public
school in this state may shall display in each classroom, school
auditorium, and school cafeteria under their supervision the
following motto of the United States of America: “E PLURIBUS UNUM
(Out of Many, One)” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”. For purposes of this
subsection, “classroom” means any room of a public school where
instruction takes place.
B. Each school district in the state shall permit a principal
or teacher to utilize in a public school building, classroom, or at
any public school event any grade-level-appropriate excerpts or
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portions of the documents, writings, speeches, proclamations, or
records relating to the history, heritage, or foundation of the
United States or the State of Oklahoma including, but not limited
to, the:
1. Mayflower Compact;
2. Declaration of Independence;
3. Constitutions of the United States and the State of
Oklahoma;
4. Federalist Papers;
5. Pledge of Allegiance;
6. National anthem;
7. Presidential records and speeches;
8. Acts and published records of Congress; and
9. United States Supreme Court decisions and records.
C. School districts shall not limit or restrain instruction in
American or Oklahoma state history or heritage based on religious
references in documents, writings, speeches, proclamations, or the
materials described in subsection B of this section. These and any
other materials shall be used for educational purposes only and not
to establish or promote any religion.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2025.
SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby
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declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
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