HB3240

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.

Chamber Passed·3/26/26

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 69–18 · Mar 26
Current
Rules Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

61 Yea

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30 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

4:30 PM

House Appropriations and Budget Hearing

Feb 18

4:30 PM

House A&B Education Subcommittee Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Coauthored by Senator McIntosh

Apr 23

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Jett

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Rules