Texas board of education votes to make Bible passages required reading
Summary
The Texas State Board of Education voted to require Bible passages to be read in public schools. The list includes parts of the Bible for different grade levels and will affect over 5 million students in Texas.Key Facts
- The Texas education board voted 9-5-1 to add Bible passages as required reading.
- Passages include sections from the Book of Exodus for fifth graders and The Shepherd’s Psalm for seventh graders.
- The reading list also features authors like E.B. White, Shel Silverstein, and Kurt Vonnegut.
- The board discussions focused on when the readings would start and how much freedom teachers would have.
- Some members opposed the list, saying it limits teachers’ choices and might be unconstitutional.
- Supporters say the Bible offers important moral and philosophical lessons that shaped Western civilization.
- Experts note this is a major change in Texas education and could influence other states.
- Only the Bible, not other religious texts, is included in the required reading list.
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