The Texas State Board of Education approved a proposal to include Bible stories and verses in mandatory reading lists for K-12 English and literature classes, according to reports. The decision applies to all public schools in the state.
The Texas State Board of Education voted Friday to adopt a proposal that requires K-12 public school English and literature curricula to include Bible stories and verses in state-approved reading lists. The decision, reported by multiple outlets, is the latest in a series of conservative-led efforts across the United States to expand religious content in public education. Opponents have raised constitutional concerns under the First Amendment's Establishment Clause, which prohibits government endorsement of religion. The new reading lists are expected to be implemented in the coming academic year.
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