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33 Oklahomans File Lawsuit; Ask State Supreme Court to Halt Social Studies Standards

OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, JUL 1 – A coalition of 33 plaintiffs alleges the 2025 standards promote Christianity, include disputed political claims, and violate procedural rules, seeking to block their implementation this school year.

  • On July 1, thirty-three Oklahomans filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to block new social studies standards for grades K-12.
  • The lawsuit alleges that the standards are invalid and not legally compliant due to procedural errors, undisclosed modifications prior to the February 27 board vote, and inaccuracies in the content.
  • The lawsuit is brought by a group consisting of students from public schools, their families, educators, and members of the clergy, who contend that the standards endorse a specific Christian perspective, thereby infringing upon religious freedom and constitutional protections.
  • State Superintendent Ryan Walters described the lawsuit as both offensive and unsurprising, affirmed that Oklahoma students will receive a fact-based education centered on America First principles this coming Fall, and accused opponents of undermining academic standards.
  • A prior lawsuit challenging the standards' approval process was dismissed in June, but the legal disputes suggest ongoing controversy over the state's curriculum and religious content.
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Oklahoman broke the news in Oklahoma City, United States on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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