Oklahoma § 70-2119.2 - Protection for student's exercise of religion
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 70-2119.2 — Protection for student's exercise of religion, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-2119.2. Protection for student's exercise of religion
A. In addition to the protections provided in Section 2 of this
act, no public institution of higher education may substantially
burden a student's exercise of religion, even if the burden results
from a rule of general applicability, except as provided in
subsection B of this section.
B. A public institution of higher education may substantially
burden a student's exercise of religion only if that institution
demonstrates that application of the burden to the student:
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 70. Schools
1. Is in furtherance of a compelling interest of the public
institution of higher education;
2. Actually furthers that interest; and
3. Is the least restrictive means of furthering that interest.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 350, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 70-2119.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 70-2119.2 cover?
Section 70-2119.2 ("Protection for student's exercise of religion") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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