Florida could follow Texas and make Bible reading in school mandatory
- Florida may follow Texas and implement mandatory Bible reading in its public schools, according to a report.
- The Republican-controlled Texas Board of Education on Friday approved a new mandated reading list for public school students that includes Bible passages, such as excerpts from the New Testament as well as Biblical stories.
- While Florida does not currently have any similar policies, Florida’s Department of Education indicated it was not opposed to implementing the use of the Bible in its public schools.
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- Florida may follow Texas and implement mandatory Bible reading in its public schools, according to a report.
- The Republican-controlled Texas Board of Education on Friday approved a new mandated reading list for public school students that includes Bible passages, such as excerpts from the New Testament as well as Biblical stories.
- While Florida does not currently have any similar policies, Florida’s Department of Education indicated it was not opposed to implementing the use of the Bible in its public schools.
Sources: The Independent