OK HB2321

School districts may offer elective courses on Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and/or New Testament to students in grade nine or above, either as separate courses or combined.

Courses must teach biblical content, characters, poetry, and narratives as prerequisites for understanding contemporary society, literature, art, music, and public policy.

The Bible serves as the primary text supplemented with additional resources; students may use different translations than those selected by the district.

Courses must maintain religious neutrality, follow all federal and state guidelines, and cannot endorse, favor, or promote any particular religion or perspective.

Teachers must be certified in social studies or literature; the act becomes effective November 1, 2010.