Texas Mandates Bible in School Curriculum

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

Texas is mandating a sweeping new reading list for 5 million public school students, blending Bible stories with classics like Great Expectations — a bold move by the Republican-led State Board of Education that’s reigniting debates over religion in public schools. While supporters say Judeo-Christian values underpin American identity, teachers worry about lost autonomy and a lack of diversity in authors. Though parents can opt out, no other state requires religious texts in this way — making Texas a national flashpoint in the ongoing battle over what belongs in the classroom. Support the…