Ryan Walters' plan to buy 55,000 'Trump Bibles' could face legal issues, experts say
Ryan Walters has said he wants Bibles in every Oklahoma classroom. Experts say the specifics of his plan raise legal questions
'Trump Bible' one of few that meet Walters' criteria for Oklahoma classrooms
Bibles endorsed by former President Donald Trump cost $60 each online, with Trump receiving fees for his endorsement.
Okla. is buying schools 55,000 Bibles. Specs match the $60 Trump Bible.
The state of Oklahoma wants to buy 55,000 classroom Bibles, and the request for proposals includes some specific requirements: The books must include the Declaration of Independence and other founding documents.
Oklahoma’s unusual requirements for school Bibles match Trump-endorsed version
Former Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson, a Democrat, said the bid “does not pass the smell test” and said a court could void it.
Oklahoma schools may be buying 55,000 Trump-endorsed Bibles. Here’s why
Oklahoma is soliciting bids for Bible suppliers to provide their wares for the state’s education department – and the specific requirements fit Bibles endorsed by former President Donald Trump. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins is joined by University of Oklahoma professor Allyson Shortle who provides more details.
Report: Only Trump-backed Bibles fit bid criteria issued by Okla. state officials
Two versions of the Bible backed by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump are the only ones that fit the specifications of bids for classroom holy books issued by the state of Oklahoma, a report indicated Friday.
Opinion: Ryan Walters' Bible choice reflects the preference of Christian fundamentalists
Ryan Walters' preferred Bible is not the best choice, and requiring its use in schools violates the separation of church and ...
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Where did $3 million for Bibles in education budget come from? Walters isn't saying
When state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters announced he wanted to spend a total ... This appears to be the beginnings ...
Bidding now open to supply Bibles to Oklahoma schools, Trump-endorsed Bible meets strict requirements
The qualifications are so specific that some now claim that only a very few bibles will qualify, including one endorsed by ...
Opinion: Ryan Walters' school Bible mandate undermines freedom and faith
Moral values can be taught in schools without risk of undermining the Constitution and promoting one religious faith and not ...
Civil rights groups want Walters to say where OSDE found $3M to buy Bibles for schools
Four civil rights groups have filed an open-records request to seek the source of money state Superintendent Ryan Walters ...
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State Superintendent Ryan Walters asking state lawmakers to double Bible-buying budget
WHILE SOME ARGUE IT’S PICKING ONE RELIGION OVER ANOTHER. OTHERS SAY IT’S AN ESSENTIAL DOCUMENT. OKLAHOMA’S TOP EDUCATION ...
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Ryan Walters calls for $6M to purchase Bibles for classrooms in proposed budget
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