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The Texas State Board of Education has mandated that public school students read passages from the Bible, marking a first for the country. This decision was made on June 29, 2026, and has prompted discussions about its implications for the separation of church and state.
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The Texas State Board of Education has mandated that public school students read passages from the Bible, marking a first for the country. This decision was made on June 29, 2026, and has prompted discussions about its implications for the separation of church and state.
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Required Bible stories for Texas students challenge separation of church and state
Texas Board of Education Approves Mandatory Bible Reading for Public School Students