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June 25, 2026
Texas Moves to Mandate Bible Stories in Public Schools
- The Texas State Board of Education is set to vote on a proposal mandating Bible stories for over 5 million public school students.
- Critics argue the mandate violates the separation of church and state, while supporters claim it reflects the nation's Judeo-Christian heritage.
- If enacted, the requirement will take effect in 2030, impacting students from kindergarten through high school.
2 Sources
- Texas Bible mandate sparks outrage as 5.5 million students face new classroom rulesJun 25, 2026 at 7:06 AM · Independent
- Bible Passages May Soon Be Required Reading in Texas Public SchoolsJun 25, 2026 at 9:01 AM · NYT