Texas Board Debates Bible Stories in School Reading List

Texas Education Board Debates Bible Stories in Public School Reading List

The Texas education board is under scrutiny for considering Bible stories like Jonah and the Whale in the new public school reading list. This move is part of a 2023 law promoting state-approved high-quality books for classrooms. The board has already allowed chaplains in schools and mandated Ten Commandments displays, despite a lawsuit and over a hundred districts removing them. The reading list could set a national tone on faith in education, with supporters like pastor Nathan Irving arguing its essential for understanding Americas Christian roots and morals, and opponents like mom Megan Boyden claiming it violates the First Amendments establishment clause and ignores non-Christian students. The board has also approved an optional Bible-infused curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade and is considering social studies tweaks criticized for being too Texas-proud and skimping on world history. The final vote is in June, with no changes until the 2030-2031 school year.

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