Texas becomes first state to require Bible reading in public schools
After several days of hearings and votes, the Texas State Board of Education voted late Friday to require a reading list for every grade that includes at least 200 Biblical texts.
After several days of hearings and votes, the Texas State Board of Education voted late Friday to require a reading list for every grade level in public schools that includes at least 200 Biblical texts. The move makes Texas the first state to mandate the Bible as required reading in its public school curriculum.