Oklahoma HB3240 requires school districts and charter schools to adopt a policy providing a period of prayer or religious text reading for students.

Oklahoma HB3240 mandates that school districts and charter schools adopt a policy providing a period of prayer or religious text reading for students and employees on each school day. The policy must include a consent form and a waiver of the right to claims. It prohibits the provision of prayer or religious text reading to those who have not submitted a consent form or have revoked consent. The Attorney General must provide advice on compliance, defend schools in claims arising from the policy, and provide a model consent form. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Oklahoma HB3240 requires school districts and charter schools to adopt a policy providing a period of prayer or religious text reading for students.

Oklahoma HB3240 mandates that school districts and charter schools adopt a policy providing a period of prayer or religious text reading for students and employees on each school day. The policy must include a consent form and a waiver of the right to claims. It prohibits the provision of prayer or religious text reading to those who have not submitted a consent form or have revoked consent. The Attorney General must provide advice on compliance, defend schools in claims arising from the policy, and provide a model consent form. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.