Texas’ education board voted Friday to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools under optional new curriculum.
The material adopted by the Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by elected Republicans, passed in an 8-7 final vote.
Supporters argued the Bible is a core feature of American history and that teaching it will enrich lessons.
The vote allows schools in Texas, which has more than 5 million public school students, to begin using the material in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms as early as next year.
Republican lawmakers celebrated the vote, including Texas’ powerful lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, who has pledged to pass legislation next year that would follow Louisiana in trying to require schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. […]
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