Oklahoma Supreme Court issues temporary stay on new social studies standards

The Oklahoma Supreme Court says the new social studies standards in the state will not go into effect while a lawsuit plays out.

That lawsuit, filed by 33 Oklahomans, accuses the new standards of promoting Christianity to students.

Petitioners say those standards treat Bible stories as fact, rarely mention other religions, misrepresent the role of Christianity in the founding of America, and promote 2020 election conspiracies.

The lawsuit also claims approval of the standards violated the state's open meetings act.

The state supreme court says the 2019 standards will remain in effect during the case.

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