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Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Ellie Ashby, The Texas Tribune , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This move is part of a larger debate about the role of religion in public schools.
The State Board of Education is set to vote on a proposal that would require Texas schoolchildren to read certain Bible passages. This move is part of a larger debate about the role of religion in public schools. The proposal includes around a dozen Bible passages and religious stories that students would be required to read.
Further details about the specific passages and the proposal are available, offering a closer look at what the selections entail and the implications of the vote.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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