New social studies standards pass Oklahoma State Board of Education vote
The Oklahoma State Board of Education has approved new social studies standards that exclude controversial content, including Bible lessons and polarizing takes on COVID-19 and the 2020 presidential election. The standards will now be sent to the Oklahoma Legislature for review and potential implementation in the 2026-27 academic year.
The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously to approve new social studies standards. The standards exclude controversial content, including Bible lessons and polarizing takes on COVID-19 and the 2020 presidential election. The previous standards, approved last year, were nullified by the Oklahoma Supreme Court due to violations of state open meeting laws. The new standards were released for public comment in January and underwent minor changes before being approved. The standards will now be sent to the Oklahoma Legislature for review. If approved, public schools could begin teaching the standards in the 2026-27 academic year.
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