In a significant policy shift, the new Oklahoma State Superintendent, Lindel Fields, has rescinded the previous mandate requiring Bibles in every classroom, a directive issued by former superintendent Ryan Walters. The State Department of Education announced that it will no longer enforce the distribution of Bibles in public schools, marking the end of the controversial requirement. Fields expressed no plans to continue efforts to incorporate Bible instruction in social studies classes, emphasizing a move towards reviewing social studies standards instead. The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some, including Walters, voicing disappointment over what they perceive as a decline in support for Christian teachings in education.