Bibles being distributed to AP United States history courses, OSDE says

The State Department of Education says Bibles will be distributed to classrooms across the state.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters says the 500 Bibles endorsed by President Donald Trump will be going to AP, U.S. History classrooms as a tool to teach about the foundations of America.

"Students need to understand the foundation of American History," said Superintendent Walters. "That's the Bible, the Constitution, and The Declaration of Independence."

Gov. Kevin Stitt says he supports Christianity being allowed in schools, but questions the need for the Bibles.

"Spending extra money on things like that, that's where I've heard them say everyone has the bible app..... I'm sure most kids have the bible app on their phones."

Jenks and Union Public said they have not received any information yet from the education department about the Bibles.

Union schools said students do not need physical copies of the Bible because they already have access to free copies on student laptops.

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