Texas approves Bible stories as part of required K-12 reading list
Texas became the first state in recent history to approve a required K-12 reading list mandating the teaching of Bible stories in public schools on Friday.
TL;DR
- Texas approved a required K-12 reading list that includes Bible stories.
- The reading list will be implemented starting in 2030 for elementary students, with higher grades to follow.
- Younger students will learn classic Bible stories like David vs. Goliath, while older students will study passages about Jesus and read specific Bible texts alongside literary works.
- Critics argue this blurs the separation of church and state, while proponents cite the Bible's influence on American society.
- This is the first time the Bible has been part of the Texas curriculum since 1963, when mandated Bible readings were deemed unconstitutional.
- The Texas State Board of Education is also considering incorporating Bible stories into the U.S. history curriculum.