Texas Board of Education approves reading list requiring students to study Bible stories

The Texas Board of Education has approved a new reading list mandating that students study biblical stories, including picture book versions of "David and Goliath" and "Daniel and the Lion’s Den" for younger kids and excerpts from the Book of Job for high schoolers. This decision has sparked debate over the intersection of religion and public education, raising questions about the appropriateness of religious content in a state-funded curriculum. Critics argue it could undermine the separation of church and state, while supporters see it as a way to promote moral and historical education. The move reflects broader national discussions about the role of religion in public life.