Map Shows States That Allow Bible in the Classroom
Summary
Texas public schools will require students to read Bible passages starting in the 2030-31 school year, following a decision by the Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education. Other states like Utah, Louisiana, and Oklahoma have also passed laws to include Bible-related content or displays in schools, sparking a national debate about religion in public education and the constitutional separation of church and state.Key Facts
- Texas will mandate Bible readings, including passages from Job and the New Testament, as part of a required reading list starting in 2030-31.
- The Texas State Board of Education, controlled by Republicans, approved this new reading list alongside traditional literature like Charles Dickens.
- Utah will include selected Bible passages in public school social studies starting in the 2028-29 school year, focusing on academic use rather than religious teaching.
- Louisiana requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom but does not mandate Bible reading.
- Oklahoma has also moved to expand Bible-related content in public education.
- President Donald Trump publicly supports the expansion of Christian teachings in American schools.
- Critics argue these laws weaken the separation of church and state and reduce teachers’ control over curriculum choices.
- Supporters say the Bible is important for understanding history and literature, not as religious worship.
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