Texas education officials approved an optional Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools in the latest attempt to introduce religious materials to public school students.

Summary

Christian conservative efforts are reshaping public education, with states like Texas approving optional Bible-based lessons for elementary schools and other states introducing measures promoting religious content.

Critics argue these initiatives violate the First Amendment’s separation of church and state, favor Christianity, and risk indoctrination, particularly for younger students.

Proponents, including state officials and Trump, see these actions as affirming America’s religious heritage.

Legal battles are ongoing in states like Louisiana and Oklahoma, while debates continue nationwide over the role of religion in public schools amid broader cultural shifts.