Proposal to allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools draws intense fire, praise

Austin, Texas — Texas public schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons as an option for students from kindergarten through fifth grade under a proposal that drew hours of testimony Monday and follows Republican-led efforts in other states to incorporate more religious teaching into classrooms.

Teachers and parents gave impassioned testimony for and against the curriculum plan at a meeting of the Texas State Board of Education, which is expected to hold a final vote on the measure later this week.

The Board heard from more than 150 people about the new proposed curriculum during more than 8 hours of testimony, CBS Houston affiliate KHOU-TV reported.