Texas AG rules Bible course in public schools is OK
Attorney General Greg Abbott (photo)
Austin— A proposed Bible course for public schools would not violate the First Amendment, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Wednesday, although he would not approve any specific curriculum.
A letter from Abbott's office to the State Board of Education triggered conflicting interpretations. On a preliminary vote in March, the board adopted general curriculum standards for the new “Bible course,” prompting critics to argue it violated state law requiring specific standards.
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Attorney general rules Bible course in schools constitutional
But Abbott stops short of OK for curriculum.
Austin— A proposed Bible course for public schools would not violate the First Amendment, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Wednesday, although he would not approve any specific curriculum.
A letter from Abbott's office to the State Board of Education triggered conflicting interpretations. On a preliminary vote in March, the board adopted general curriculum standards for the new “Bible course,” prompting critics to argue it violated state law requiring specific standards.
Click on link for rest of the story.
Attorney general rules Bible course in schools constitutional
But Abbott stops short of OK for curriculum.
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