Texas Mandates Bible Passages in Public School Curriculum Starting 2030

What was said

"Millions of public school students in Texas will soon be required to read Bible passages along with classic works of literature and historic documents like the Declaration of Independence."

Texas State Board of Education voted 9-5-1 to require Bible passages in public school reading lists starting in 2030, including stories like Noah's Ark, Exodus, and the Psalms. Supporters frame it as preserving American cultural and historical foundations. Critics, including board member Evelyn Brooks, called the mandate unconstitutional and a threat to teachers' autonomy, echoing union concerns over state curriculum control.