The news, distilled into what matters.
Texas State Board of Education votes to require millions of students to study Bible stories
- Texas approved a required K-12 reading list that explicitly includes Bible passages alongside classic literature and historic texts.
- The change will affect more than 5 million public school students and take effect in the 2030–2031 school year, with each mandated title to be read in its entirety.
- The move is highly divisive—supporters call it restoring Judeo‑Christian context to education, while critics say it favors one faith, risks violating church‑state separation, and undermines teacher and parental autonomy.
Read full article
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.