Key facts
- Texas education board approved a new reading list requiring Bible passages for students.
- The mandate will affect over 5 million public school students.
- The new requirement is scheduled to take effect in 2030.
- Critics argue the move lacks diversity and blurs church-state separation.
The Texas education board has approved a new reading list that will require Bible passages for over 5 million public school students, beginning in 2030. This decision has drawn criticism from those who argue it lacks diversity and blurs the separation of church and state. The board's move indicates a potential shift in curriculum focus within the state's public education system.