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
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.
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The State Board of Education (SBOE) on Friday approved the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) proposal for Texas’ state-owned textbooks, known as Bluebonnet Learning. It passed by a vote of 8-7. It includes new Mathematics curriculum for K-8 students,
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 education board approves school curriculum that includes biblical stories
The board, which is composed of 10 Republicans and five Democrats, narrowly passed the new curriculum in a vote of 8-7.
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 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.
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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