Texas education board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools
Summary
The Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list for public schools that includes passages from the Bible alongside classic literature. This new list will apply to over 5 million students and is the first in the U.S. to mandate religious texts in public school reading assignments.Key Facts
- The Texas education board is controlled by Republicans and approved the list on Friday.
- The required reading list includes Bible passages and works like Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations."
- The new rule starts with elementary students in 2030 and covers all grade levels.
- Texas public schools educate about one in ten U.S. students.
- Critics say the list lacks diversity and violates the separation of church and state in the Constitution.
- Supporters argue Judeo-Christian traditions are important to American history and should be taught.
- Texas already allows school chaplains, Ten Commandments displays, and optional Bible-related lessons.
- The board is also considering a social studies curriculum that connects Bible stories to U.S. history.
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