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Texas school board to vote on required Bible readings in public education
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Jamie Stengle And Jim Vertuno, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This list would apply to over 5 million students in the state's public schools.
A vote is set to take place on a proposal that could impact public school students in Texas. The state education board will decide on a required reading list that includes passages from the Bible. This list would apply to over 5 million students in the state's public schools.
The proposal is part of a broader effort to incorporate Christian teachings into classrooms. Details about the specific literary works to be included, such as those by certain authors, are mentioned in the proposal. Further information on the proposal and the vote can be found through local news sources, including KSAT 12.
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Category: government Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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