U.S. Texas approves curriculum allowing Bible teachings in elementary schools


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  • Saturday, 23 Nov 2024

HOUSTON, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- The State Board of Education of Texas, the second largest U.S. state, on Friday approved a new curriculum that allows Bible teachings in statewide elementary schools.

The lessons are optional for schools to adopt as early as next school year, and districts can receive at least 40 U.S. dollars per student for using state-approved materials, local media reported, citing local legislation.

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