Texas education officials approve optional school curriculum that incorporates Bible lessons. Some say it’s 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 Bible-infused curriculum
School districts can choose their own lesson plans, but the state will offer an incentive of $60 per student to districts that adopt the lessons
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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.
After Oklahoma and Louisiana, Texas will be next to try for Bible lessons in schools
While Bible-based lessons will not be mandatory, schools that incorporate them will receive additional funding. Boosters say the Bible is a core feature of American history, while critics point out the lessons will alienate students from other religions.
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Starting in the 2025 school year, Texas will introduce a new curriculum for grades K-5 that incorporates Bible-infused lessons, stirring a mix of support and concern. Advocates argue that referencing biblical stories,
Texas Board of Education approves elementary curriculum that draws on the Bible
The Texas State Board of Education is facing scrutiny after it approved a new elementary school curriculum that draws from the Bible. The curriculum would be optional, but schools that use it would get extra state funding.
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