Okla. Admin. Code § 210:35-3-252

Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024

Section 210:35-3-252 - Minute of silence in public schools

(a) Every public school district shall adopt a policy enforcing the minute of silence provided for in 70 O.S. § 11-101.2.

(b) Such policy shall:

(1) require that the daily minute of silence last for approximately one minute;

(2) require that the daily minute of silence begin with an announcement, either in each classroom, in a schoolwide assembly, or over the public address system, that substantially mirrors the statutory language, such as the following announcement: "We now pause for a minute of silence in which students may reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in any other silent activity that does not interfere with, distract, or impede other students in the exercise of their individual choices"; and

(3) include provisions for addressing complaints regarding violations of 70 O.S. § 11-101.2.

(c) The State Department of Education shall annually verify that districts have adopted policies that comply with this rule and shall recommend an accreditation deficiency to the State Board of Education for any school district that fails to comply.

Okla. Admin. Code § 210:35-3-252

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 23, August 15, 2024, eff. 8/25/2024