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TBF

(34,745 posts)
Fri Nov 22, 2024, 04:30 PM Nov 22

Texas Board of Education votes to approve Bible curriculum in elementary schools

Separation of Church (at least Christian Churches) and State not applicable in Texas.

Nov. 22, 2024, 1:19 PM CST / Updated Nov. 22, 2024, 1:30 PM CST
By Antonio Planas and The Associated Press
The Texas Board of Education narrowly voted Friday to allow Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools.

"The curriculum adopted by the Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by elected Republicans, is optional for schools to implement, but they will receive additional funding if they do so. The materials could appear in classrooms as early as next school year ..." much more at the link:


https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-board-education-votes-approve-bible-curriculum-elementary-school-rcna181415

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Texas Board of Education votes to approve Bible curriculum in elementary schools (Original Post) TBF Nov 22 OP
bribing schools to promote religious garbage Skittles Nov 22 #1
Yes - you zeroed in on it - they have deliberately underfunded schools TBF Nov 22 #2
it is the ultimate grooming Skittles Nov 22 #3
Texas Democratic Party Responds to Approval of Bible Study for Elementary School Curriculum LetMyPeopleVote Nov 22 #4
Oooooo... don't scare them too much! OldBaldy1701E Nov 23 #5

TBF

(34,745 posts)
2. Yes - you zeroed in on it - they have deliberately underfunded schools
Fri Nov 22, 2024, 04:45 PM
Nov 22

so they are incentivized to accept this crap. I'm sure the same model will be coming soon to other red states.

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