Texas Eyes Mandatory Bible Readings in Public Schools
Texas appears poised to implement mandatory Bible readings in its public schools, a proposal that could impact a significant portion of the nation’s K-12 student population, representing roughly one in ten students across the United States. This development stems from a 2023 law requiring each grade level to have at least one title on a statewide reading list, and the Board of Education has been working with external advisors to curate a list of over 200 approved books. While the board is expected to approve the list, the move has encountered considerable opposition from Democrats and even some Christians, who argue that religious instruction belongs in the home or at church, not within the public school system.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood