The taxpayer-funded office will investigate cases where religious freedom is trampled on while the state implements biblical study into the curriculum.

All investigations of abuses of individual religious freedom or displays of patriotism will be overseen by the new office. The office also intends to support teachers and students when their constitutional rights are reported to have been violated by well-funded groups from outside of Oklahoma.

Ryan Walters, who oversees public schools in Oklahoma, did not say how the new Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism would be funded.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Tuesday the establishment of the Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism at the Oklahoma State Department of Education. | RELATED VIDEO ABOVE | State Superintendent Ryan Walters talks possible changes coming to public education

A new office within the Oklahoma State Department of Education will promote expressions of religion and patriotism in public schools. The head of the agency, state Superintendent Ryan Walters, announced Tuesday he established the Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism.

Members of the Tulsa Classroom Teacher's Association spoke out against State Supt. Ryan Walters' announcement of the Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism.