Texas Debates Bible Curriculum in Public Schools

Texas education leaders are considering adopting lesson plans that incorporate Bible stories into elementary school curricula, sparking debate over potential religious indoctrination. While state officials argue these lessons enhance cultural literacy by providing context for literary and historical references, critics, including religious scholars, claim the materials privilege Christianity and lack balance. The proposed curriculum, known as Bluebonnet Learning, includes stories from various religions but has faced revisions due to concerns about its Christian focus. A final decision by the State Board of Education is pending.