Texas education officials approve optional school curriculum that incorporates Bible lessons. Some say its unconstitutional
Public schools in Texas now have the option to use a new, state-written curriculum infused with Bible stories after the state’s school board voted in favor of the material on Friday.
Texas State Board of Education approves curriculum with Bible-based lessons
The curriculum’s approval was supported by Republican state leaders Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan. It follows the passage of a 2023 bill related to open access to instructional materials for districts.
Texas greenlights Bible-based curriculum for use in public schools
The state-created and optional curriculum comes as many states are pushing biblical education in public schools
Texas education board approves school curriculum that includes biblical stories
The Texas State Board of Education voted on Friday to approve an optional public school curriculum that includes stories from the Bible and lessons based on the ancient text. The board, which is composed of 10 Republicans and five Democrats,
Texas Board of Education Approves Bible-Based Curriculum Amid Controversy and Debate
Texas approves an optional Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools, causing debate over religious inclusion in education.
Mixed reactions come in after approval of school curriculum with Biblical references
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools
Texas’ education board has voted to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools. The approval Friday follows other Republican-led states that have pushed this year to give religion a larger presence in public classrooms.
Texas board approves Bible curriculum option in public schools
The Texas Board of Education voted Friday to implement its new K-5 curriculum that calls for expanding Bible teachings in classrooms.
Texas approves curriculum allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools
Developed by the Texas Education Agency earlier this year, the curriculum introduces Bible-based lessons, such as the Golden Rule, and stories from books like Genesis into classrooms. While adopting the curriculum is optional, schools implementing it will receive additional funding.
Texas Board of Education votes to approve Bible curriculum in elementary schools
The curriculum adopted by the state education board, which is controlled by elected Republicans, is optional for schools, but they will receive additional funding if they implement it.
Texas board approves public school reading material that includes Bible stories
Only Republican members of the education board voted for it. All Democratic members and three Republicans opposed it.
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