Texas Funds Optional Bible Curriculum, Sparking Outrage and Lawsuits
The Texas State Board of Education approved optional Bible-infused lesson plans for elementary schools, with schools receiving additional funding for adoption. These plans, supported by Governor Greg Abbott and created by the Texas Education Agency, will potentially be implemented as early as next year. While proponents argue the Bible is integral to American history and enriches learning, critics express concerns about alienating students of other faiths and potential First Amendment violations. This decision follows similar, though legally challenged, efforts in other Republican-led states to increase religion’s presence in public schools.
John Q. Hosedrinker