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Texas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools
By Jim Vertuno and Jamie Stengle | The Associated Press at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
The Texas education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages, widening conservative efforts to push Christian teachings in U.S. classrooms.
The Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by Republicans...
Key takeaway The Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by Republicans, approved the list over critics who argued the titles lack diversity and blur the separation of church and state enshrined in the U.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 4 min
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The Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by Republicans...
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