HB 3488 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Schools; Student Secular Bill of Rights; stating public school student rights related to religious and secular practice on school grounds; definitions; violations; compliance; effective date; emergency.

HB 3488, the "Student Secular Bill of Rights," establishes specific rights for public school students in Oklahoma regarding religious and secular practices. It guarantees students the right to practice or refrain from religion on school grounds or at school events (if orderly), prohibits school-sponsored religious activities (including staff-led prayer, religious displays like the Ten Commandments, or required religious texts), and protects academic study of religion when conducted objectively. The bill also requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances, dietary needs, or grooming practices. It applies to all public K-12 schools, including charter schools, and defines key terms like "coerce" and "religious activity" to clarify boundaries.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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Referred to State Powers
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Feb 2, 2026
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Michelle McCane
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