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Texas board advances required Bible readings for students

PUBLISHED Jun 25, 2026, 8:19 AM ET

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AUSTIN, Texas. The 15-member Republican-led Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval this week to proposed K-12 social studies standards and a statewide reading list that would require Bible passages and expand instruction on Christian-influenced content, with specific grade-level directives such as third graders learning about Moses and certain Christian values. The board set a final vote for Friday; if approved, the reading list would affect more than five million public school students and take effect by 2030. Critics cite constitutional separation of church and state and lack of religious diversity, while supporters argue Judeo-Christian traditions shaped American founding ideas and merit inclusion.

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Last year Texas required Ten Commandments displays in public classrooms.
Conservative board members advanced curriculum changes emphasizing Western and religious influences.
This week the 15-member Republican-led board gave preliminary approval to standards and a reading list.
A final vote on the proposal is scheduled for Friday.
If approved, the reading list would take effect in 2030.

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This decision could shape your child's education in Texas. It may introduce more religious content into their curriculum. If you're concerned, reach out to your local school board or state representative.

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Who Benefited

Conservative education advocates and members of the Republican-led Texas State Board of Education gain influence over statewide curriculum standards and reading lists, potentially shaping K-12 instruction and textbook adoption processes.

Who Impacted

Students from religious minorities, teachers with local curricular autonomy, and advocates for separation of church and state face reduced curricular diversity and increased legal and civic challenges to classroom content.

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