Texas makes Bible passages required reading for millions of public school students

The Texas education board has approved a new statewide reading list that mandates Bible passages for more than five million public school students. This initiative integrates Bible stories into the required curriculum alongside standard books, with implementation set for 2030. The decision has sparked debate regarding the constitutional separation of church and state, as critics argue that mandating religious texts in public classrooms increases the role of religion within the US educational system.