Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention [Associated Press]
President Trump has pledged to protect and expand religious expression in public schools, influencing the national context for Texas's curriculum proposals.
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Published Apr 10, 2026
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Texas education officials are debating a new K-12 reading list that includes mandatory Bible stories, sparking a national controversy over the role of religion in public schools.
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