Schools; requiring school district boards of education and charter school governing bodies to adopt certain policy regarding period of prayer and reading. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1422 requires Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to adopt policies permitting voluntary prayer and Bible or religious text reading during school days. Schools must obtain signed parental or employee consent forms that include a waiver of legal claims related to religious freedom, prohibit using public address systems for these activities, and ensure the practice doesn’t replace instructional time. Parents or employees can revoke consent at any time, and the state Attorney General must provide legal support to schools implementing the policy. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to all public schools and charter schools in Oklahoma.