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Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Ellie Ashby, The Texas Tribune , as published by San Antonio Current
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A detailed look at the selections and their implications can be found in the San Antonio Current, providing more information on this developing story.
The State Board of Education is set to vote on a proposal that would require Texas schoolchildren to read certain Bible passages and religious stories. This move is part of a larger debate about the role of religion, specifically Christianity, in public schools. Further details about the proposal are available, including the specific Bible passages that have been selected for the reading list.
A detailed look at the selections and their implications can be found in the San Antonio Current, providing more information on this developing story.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
Reading time: 1 min
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