Schools; requiring display of the motto of the United States in certain locations in schools. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 854 requires all Oklahoma public schools to display the U.S. mottoes "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" in every classroom, auditorium, and cafeteria under teacher or principal supervision. It also expands permitted educational materials to include key historical documents like the Declaration of Independence, Pledge of Allegiance, and state/federal constitutions, while prohibiting school districts from restricting history lessons due to religious references in these materials. The law, effective July 1, 2025, declares an emergency to expedite implementation. It directly affects all Oklahoma public school staff and students by mandating specific displays and broadening allowable historical content for classroom use. The bill focuses solely on display requirements and permitted educational materials, with no funding or program changes.