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Texas is poised to require millions of students to study Bible stories
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 26, 2026
· 7 min read
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
(CNN) — Texas is on the verge of requiring its more than 5 million public school students to study Bible stories, as the state emerges as a leader in a national conservative effort to infuse Christian teachings into American classrooms.
The majority-Republican Texas St...
Key takeaway ” Required literature lists in general, two experts told The Associated Press, may be a first for any state.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Texas State Board of Education's proposal to require biblical stories and Bible verses in the K-12 English and literature curriculum will have significant implications for El Paso 's public schools. With a diverse student population, El Paso educators will need to balance the new requirements with the need to accommodate students from various religious backgrounds. The proposal's focus on Western history and the founding of the US may also raise concerns about the representation of El Paso's unique cultural heritage, which is heavily influenced by its location on the US-Mexico border. As the school board votes on the proposal, El Paso community members will be watching closely to see how the changes will be implemented and how they will impact the city's schools. The potential elimination of the sixth grade "World Cultures" course may also be of particular concern in El Paso, where cultural exchange and understanding are highly valued.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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(CNN) — Texas is on the verge of requiring its more than 5 million public school students to study Bible stories, as the state emerges as a leader in a national conservative effort to infuse Christian teachings into American classrooms.
The majority-Republican Texas St...
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