Texas Board of Education Approves Bible-Based Lessons in Public Schools

The Texas State Board of Education has approved optional Bible teachings for elementary schools in the State. According to ABC News, the Bluebonnet curriculum, which includes Christian learning and biblical teachings, was developed by the Texas Education Agency earlier this year. Keep reading to learn more about the Bible-based lessons approved by the Texas Board of Education.

Texas Approves Bible-Based Curriculum In Public Schools

The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education has approved the Bluebonnet curriculum, which is an optional Bible teaching in elementary schools. ABC News mentioned that the Bluebonnet curriculum will be optional, but districts that adopt it can receive at least $40 per student for using the state-approved materials.

Starting August 2025, the curriculum will be optional for 2.3 million pupils from kindergarten through fifth grade. It includes biblical teachings, such as Jesus’ parables on the ‘Good Samaritan’ and the ‘Golden Rule,’ readings from the Books of Genesis, and lessons from Moses.

According to Crosswalk, The Texas State Board of Education members who support the curriculum say it will help students improve their reading and promote cultural literacy. However, opponents of the curriculum argued that it could be perceived as political or imposing a ‘state religion.’

The Bluebonnet curriculum also received support from Republican Texas State Governor Greg Abbott. He said in a statement that it will; “Allow our students to understand better the connection of history, art, community, literature, and religion on pivotal events like the signing of the U.S. Constitution, the Civil Rights Movement, and the American Revolution.”

About the curriculum, Mary Lowe, co-founder of Families Engaged for an Effective Education, said; “I am a Christian, and I do believe that religion is a part of our culture, but our nation does not have a religion. We’re unique in that. So, I do not think that our school districts should imply or try to overtly impress young, impressionable children that the state has a state religion.“

The State Board of Education recently met with many parents, including some Christian parents. Some parents emphasized that it is not the state’s responsibility to decide how their children learn about religion, while others argued that Christianity and the Bible are part of  American history.

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