Oklahoma lawmakers override multiple vetoes by Governor Stitt.
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The Oklahoma Legislature has overridden Governor Kevin Stitt's veto of a bill that allows students to wear Native American regalia during high school and college graduations. The bill takes effect on July 1 and has strong support from many Oklahoma-based tribes and Native American citizens. The legislation allows any student at a public school to wear tribal regalia such as traditional garments, jewelry, or other adornments during official graduation ceremonies. The bill specifically prohibits weapons such as a bow and arrow, tomahawk, or war hammer.
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