Texas Takes Step Closer to Incorporating Bible Material in Elementary School Lessons

The Texas Education Board’s proposal to include biblical teaching in public schools mirrors similar efforts around the country.

A Texas flag is displayed in an elementary school in Murphy, Texas, on Dec. 3, 2020. LM Otero / AP File

Texas’ education board is a step closer to approving an optional elementary school curriculum that contains biblical stories in reading materials.

On Tuesday, eight of the 15 board members gave their preliminary approval to Bluebonnet Learning, a curriculum developed by the state’s public education agency. A final vote is expected on Friday.