A rewrite of social studies curriculum for Texas high schoolers has been preliminarily approved by the State Board of Education. This decision was made despite concerns raised by Muslims who testified about the importance of teaching positive contributions of people of Islamic faith to the world.

The board's approval largely disregarded these pleas, but further details about the rewrite and its implications are available.

The decision was made on Tuesday, with the board moving forward on the revised social studies curriculum for Texas high schools.