Texas has been at the forefront of a movement among some Christian conservatives to promote religion in public schools, testing the boundaries of U.S. law and potentially inviting an increasingly right-wing Supreme Court to weigh in
Texas education officials voted narrowly to offer preliminary approval on Tuesday for a new curriculum that includes Bible lessons for children starting in kindergarten, part of a growing effort in the state and elsewhere to bring Christian principles to public schools.
The preliminary decision followed comments from more than 100 members of the public during a marathon hearing on Monday that stretched into the night. Proponents, including Governor Greg Abbott, argue the lessons offer important cultural and historical context, rather than religious indoctrination.
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