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Mandated Bible stories in reading lists, revamped history for Texas public schools approved
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on these changes can be found through the San Antonio Current, which reported on the board's decision to minimize certain aspects of diversity in the revamped social studies lessons.
The Texas State Board of Education has approved changes to public school curriculum. A mandatory reading list that includes Bible stories has been implemented for Texas public schools. This decision was made by the Republican-led board.
The board also approved a revised version of social studies lessons for kindergarten through eighth grade. Further details on these changes can be found through the San Antonio Current, which reported on the board's decision to minimize certain aspects of diversity in the revamped social studies lessons.
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Category: government Published: June 27, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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