Bible may soon be required reading in Texas public schools

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Texas is poised to require millions of students to study Bible stories
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a proposal that will establish lists of required reading — including Bible verses alongside classic titles — for its K-12 English and literature curricu...

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Bible stories become required reading in Texas public schools
Texas mandates Bible readings for public schools despite heavy pushback
Texas State Board of Education votes to require millions of students to study Bible stories
Texas is on the verge of mandating more than 5 million of its public school students to study Bible stories, as the state emerges as a leader in a national conservative effort to infuse Christian teac...

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Texas education board updates reading standards to include religious texts
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NEW: Texas Officially Becomes First State to Require Public School Students Read the Bible
Supporters of the change argue that biblical literature is essential to understanding the nation’s history and the influence of Judeo-Christian traditions on American civic life.

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Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools
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State Board of Education Passes Statewide K-12 Required Reading List

Teaching about religion vs. teaching religion: Texas board hears debate on reading list with Bible verses

Supporters called biblical texts essential to understanding American history, while critics argued the proposal blurs the line between teaching about religion and promoting it.

Bible scriptures in classrooms approved in Texas

The TEA approved a proposal to allow religious text in required classroom reading.