The taxpayer-funded office will investigate cases where religious freedom is trampled on while the state implements biblical study into the curriculum.

A new office within the Oklahoma State Department of Education will promote expressions of religion and patriotism in public schools. The head of the agency, state Superintendent Ryan Walters, announced Tuesday he established the Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism.

Oklahoma state superintendent Ryan Walters announces a new agency aimed at promoting religious liberty and patriotism. Walters says the Office of Religious Liberty and patriotism at the State Department of Education will offer support to teachers and students.

Spread the loveState Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the establishment of the Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism within the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The office aims to promote religious and patriotic expressions in public schools,