OSDE Discusses Bible Mandate, Teacher License Suspension In Meeting Wednesday

The State Board of Education had a packed schedule for their monthly meeting on Wednesday.

State superintendent Ryan Walters has discussed his directive for bibles in schools, the attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump, and immigration.

Tensions were high outside of OSDE on Wednesday morning, with protestors for and against Walters crossing paths.

Many had signs about the new Bible directive from OSDE, which was discussed this morning as Walters doubled down on his call for Bibles to be in all classrooms next month, saying he will hold the “worst acting districts" who say they won’t teach the Bible accountable.

Later on in the meeting, board members will look at revoking teaching certifications for six teachers, at least one of whom Walters said made an inappropriate comment after the assassination attempt of former President Trump.

One of those is Ardmore band teacher Alison Scott, who gained national attention in early July when she posted a comment on social media that seemingly supported the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

After the post made waves on social media, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters spoke out and threatened the teacher's license.

"I think it was absolutely disgusting to see an Oklahoma teacher out praising or celebrating the assassination attempt on President Trump," Walters said. "This is incredibly dangerous territory that we're in, and it's just completely inexcusable behavior for a teacher."

The board members have entered an executive session and still have to discuss the teaching certifications and hear from people at that meeting during public comment.