Okla. Const. art. I, § 5
- Constitution
- Constitution of Oklahoma
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Public schools - Separate schools. Provisions shall be made for the establishment and maintenance of a system of public schools, which shall be open to all the children of the state and free from sectarian control; and said schools shall always be conducted in English: Provided, that nothing herein shall preclude the teaching of other languages in said public schools. Amended by State Question No. 526, Legislative Referendum No. 220, adopted at election held on Nov. 7, 1978. Amendment proposed by Laws 1977, p. 981, S.J.R. No. 18.
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