Texas education board votes to make Bible passages required reading

The Texas State Board of Education has voted to make Bible passages required reading in public schools.

The board, which is controlled by Republicans, voted to pass a new required reading list on Friday by a vote of 9-5-1. The list includes sections of the Book of Exodus for fifth graders, The Shepherd's Psalm for seventh graders and more.

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