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Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Ellie Ashby, The Texas Tribune , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The proposal includes around a dozen passages and religious stories.
The State Board of Education is set to vote on a proposal that would require Texas schoolchildren to read certain Bible passages. The proposal includes around a dozen passages and religious stories. This move steps into the ongoing debate about the role of religion, specifically Christianity, in public school classrooms.
Further details about the proposed reading list and the vote are available from local news sources, including KXXV News, for those interested in learning more about the issue and its potential impact on Texas schools.
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Category: government Published: June 21, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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