Oklahoma bill would penalize teachers $10,000 for contradicting student religious beliefs

A controversial bill proposed in the Oklahoma state senate would make public school personnel – including teachers – personally liable for “promot(ing) positions in opposition to” a student’s “closely held religious beliefs.” If enacted, Senate Bill 1470 would entitle parents who bring a successful suit on behalf of their children to a minimum of $10,000 per individual, per incident if the school fails to immediately halt the activity in question.