Texas makes Bible passages required reading for millions of public school students [View all]
The Texas education board has approved a broad new statewide reading list that, for the first time, will make passages from the Bible required reading for more than 5 million public school students.
Under the new initiative, Bible stories will become mandatory reading for millions of public school students in addition to a more standard collection of books, renewing debate over growing efforts in the US to increase the role of religion in classrooms.
The rollout will be staggered, starting with elementary school students in 2030.
The Republican-controlled Texas state board of education gave final approval to the plan during a vote on Friday. Last year, Texas became the largest state to require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every classroom.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/26/texas-bible-required-reading-public-school
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