Jenks Public Schools allows enrolled students of a federally recognized Indian tribe or the tribe of another country to wear tribal regalia during the District’s official graduation ceremonies. Nothing contained in this policy shall limit or alter the authority of District personnel to regulate student behavior pursuant to the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act and any existing student conduct and behavior policies of the District. 

Tribal regalia means traditional garments, jewelry, other adornments such as an eagle feather, an eagle plume, a beaded cap, a stole or similar objects of cultural and religious significance worn by members of a federally recognized Indian tribe or the tribe of another country.  Tribal regalia does not include a firearm or other weapon or any object that is otherwise prohibited by federal law, except in compliance with an appropriate federal permit. 

Reference: Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 24-160

Revised September 2024