OK House committee approves so-called Merry Christmas bill

Oklahoma students may not have to worry about getting in trouble for something as simple as saying ”Merry Christmas” to a friend or a teacher.

The House Common Education Committee passed the bill sending it to the House for more discussion and a vote.

The bill would also allow schools to put up displays on school property like menorahs, nativity scenes or a Christmas trees.

Such displays would have to include representations from more than one religion.

The author of the bill, Rep. Ken Walker, R-Tulsa, says it will protect Oklahoma school districts from lawsuits over religious-based holiday displays. Walker did say, though, that he has not heard of any lawsuits of the nature.