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Texas board mandates Bible passages in public schools
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas education leaders voted today to mandate Bible stories and verses as required reading for more than 5.5 million public school students. The Republican‑led State Board of Education approved new curriculum standards that include adapted versions of the David and Goliath story for elementary g...
Key takeaway The Republican‑led State Board of Education approved new curriculum standards that include adapted versions of the David and Goliath story for elementary grades and passages about Adam and Eve for older students.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The decision by Texas education leaders to mandate Bible passages in public schools will likely have significant implications for schools in Southlake , where the community has historically been involved in discussions about the role of religion in education. With a large and active parent population, it will be worth watching how local schools implement these new curriculum standards, particularly in terms of how they balance the requirement to teach Bible stories with the need to respect the diverse religious backgrounds of their students. The Southlake community may also be interested in how these changes affect the overall curriculum, potentially influencing the amount of time devoted to other subjects such as science, history, or literature. As the new standards are rolled out, local parents and educators will likely be paying close attention to how they impact the educational experience in Southlake's public schools.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Texas education leaders voted today to mandate Bible stories and verses as required reading for more than 5.5 million public school students. The Republican‑led State Board of Education approved new curriculum standards that include adapted versions of the David and Goliath story for elementary g...
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