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Texas To Include The Bible As Part Of New K-12 Required Reading Lists
This is just the most recent example of states adding religion back into public school curriculum.
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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 []
South China Morning Post
· Jun 26, 2026
Bible passages to be required reading in Texas public schools
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...
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 27, 2026
Texas mandates New Testament in required school reading list
Texas creates required reading list that includes Anne Frank and the Bible.
Off The Press
· Jun 26, 2026
Texas Board of Ed will require K-12 students to study Bible stories
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a proposal that will establish lists of required reading — including biblical stories and Bible verses — for its K-12 English and literature curriculum. The plan will impact more than 5 million public school students, as Texas emerges as a leader in a national conservative effort to []...Click to read more
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...
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Related coverage for "Texas To Include The Bible As Part Of New K-12 Required Reading Lists": Washington Examiner — Texas approves Bible stories as part of required K-12 reading list. South China Morning Post — Bible passages to be required reading in Texas public schools. Arutz Sheva — Texas mandates New Testament in required school reading list. Off The Press — Texas Board of Ed will require K-12 students to study Bible stories. UPI — Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century‑long debate. WRAL News — Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools