Bible stories become required reading for Texas schools
The Texas State Board of Education has voted to mandate Bible-based curriculum for public school students starting in 2030. The requirement includes specific passages from the Bible alongside classic English literature.
Why it matters
This decision intensifies the ongoing national debate regarding the separation of church and state and the role of religious instruction in public education.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images Image caption, A copy of the Ten Commandments is displayed in a Texas classroom
The article reports on the board's vote and includes perspectives from both the proponents and the critics without taking a stance.
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