Texas Schools Mandate Bible Reading

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Texas schools are now required to teach Bible stories like those from the New Testament and Book of Job alongside classics like Charlotte’s Web, sparking national debate over religious indoctrination in public education. Backed by Republican-controlled state education leaders, the new curriculum mandates religious texts for all grade levels starting in 2030 — even in high school literature classes — amid concerns about constitutional boundaries, diversity, and censorship. Critics warn this pushes a singular religious narrative while supporters claim Judeo-Christian values are essential to…