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OK SB21

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mark Allen

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts must treat student voluntary expression of religious viewpoints on permissible subjects the same as secular or other viewpoints, without discrimination based on religious content.

  • School districts must adopt a model policy establishing limited public forums for student speakers at school events, graduation ceremonies, and other occasions, with speakers selected using neutral criteria.

  • Students may express religious beliefs in homework, artwork, and class assignments free from discrimination and cannot be penalized or rewarded based on religious content; assignments are judged by ordinary academic standards.

  • Students have the right to organize prayer groups, religious clubs, "see you at the pole" gatherings, and other religious meetings before, during, and after school with the same access to facilities and announcement methods as non-religious student groups.

  • The Oklahoma Attorney General and injured persons may enforce the act through civil action, seeking equitable relief, compensatory damages, and attorney fees; the act takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Schools; creating the Religious Viewpoints Anti-discrimination Act.

Last Action

coauthored by Coody (Jeff)

2/24/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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