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Texas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KEYE , as published by CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The decision affects a large number of students, with over 5 million public school students impacted.
In a recent decision, the Texas education board approved a new required reading list for public school students. This list includes passages from the Bible. The decision affects a large number of students, with over 5 million public school students impacted. Further details on the required reading list and its implementation can be found through local news sources, such as CBS Austin.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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