Several Oklahoma school districts are refusing to comply with a directive from State Superintendent Ryan Walters to show a video in which he encourages students to join him in prayer for the president-elect.
The video also announces the creation of a new religious department within the state's education system. Legal experts and the state's Attorney General's office have weighed in, stating that Walters cannot legally force schools to show the video.
The controversy has sparked debate over the separation of church and state in public education.
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It's about time someone stood up for faith in our schools—this pushback just shows how far we've strayed from our values.
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Legal experts warn Oklahoma districts against showing prayer video sent by Ryan Walters
Several Oklahoma school districts say they will NOT be showing students or parents a video of State Superintendent Ryan Walters inviting them to pray for Presid
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Ryan Walters can't force schools to show his prayer video for Trump, AG's Office says
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has directed schools to show students a video in which #oklaed Superintendent Ryan Walters encourages them to join him in prayer for the president-elect.
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