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Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Dial , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Texas Board of Education has approved the inclusion of Bible passages in the curriculum.
In Texas, a significant change has been made to the required reading lists for public school students. The Texas Board of Education has approved the inclusion of Bible passages in the curriculum. This decision has been met with controversy, although details of the changes and the reactions to them are not fully available here.
For more information on this development, readers can consult the original report from KTVU FOX 2 News. Further details on the specifics of the changes and their potential impact can be found through the source, which may provide additional context and insights into the decision made by the Texas Board of Education.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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