Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century-long debate

American courts have heard cases over the Bible’s role in classrooms for more than a century. Whether lessons are constitutional depends on their purpose.

By: Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: June 29, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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By Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton

On June 26, 2026, the Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list for public schools, including selections from the Bible. The 9-5-1 vote, mostly split along Republican and Democrat party lines, stems from a 2023 state law that required Texas to create a list with at least one mandatory reading per grade level.

Ultimately, the board produced a list of more than 200 …

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