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Bible passages to be required reading in Texas public schools
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The Texas Board of Education on Friday approved mandated reading lists for public school children that include passages from the Bible – the latest effort by leaders there to infuse the education system with conservative and religious ideals. The Republican-dominated board, in a 9-5 vote with one member absent and not voting, approved the reading lists for over 5 million public school students beginning in 2030. Texas had already mandated that the Bible’s Ten Commandments be displayed in all...
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UPI
· Jun 29, 2026
Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century‑long debate
Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century‑long debate
WRAL News
· Jun 26, 2026
Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools
Texas public schools will require students to read Bible stories under a reading list approved by the state’s education board. The required reading list approved Friday by the Texas State Board of Education widens conservative efforts to bring more Christian teachings into U.S. classrooms. The pu...
Washington Examiner
· Jun 26, 2026
Texas approves Bible stories as part of required K-12 reading list
Texas became the first state in recent history to approve a required K-12 reading list mandating the teaching of Bible stories in public schools on Friday. The Texas State Board of Education, whose 15-member panel is majority-Republican, voted to pass the reading list. The proposal marks the latest instance of Texas infusing Christianity into its []
NPR Topics: Education
· Jun 29, 2026
Texas will require students to read Bible passages
Texas students will be required to read Bible passages and learn about the role of Christianity in the state's history under new reading lists and social studies curriculum approved on Friday
Times of India
· Jun 26, 2026
In a first, Texas approves plan to require Bible passages in public schools starting 2030
In a significant shift for Texas public schools, beginning in the 2030-2031 school year, students will be required to engage with selected Bible passages as part of their English and language arts classes. Advocates argue this initiative will enrich students' understanding of influential literary works, while critics raise alarms regarding potential infringements on the principle of church-state separation and the need for a diverse representation of texts.
ABC7 New York
· Jun 26, 2026
Texas school board to vote on required Bible readings in public education
Texas school board to vote on required Bible readings in public education
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