Battle over bible curriculum in Texas schools

The Texas Board of Education is considering a proposal to incorporate the Bible into the K-5 curriculum. The board discusses the list of approved instructional materials, with a motion to remove OER materials for separate voting. A parliamentary inquiry leads to a motion to divide the question between the current list and Bluebonnet materials. The hearing concludes with a summary of the debate on introducing Bible studies in public schools.

What is the main topic being considered by the Board of Education?

• Hiring more teachers

• Introducing new sports programs

• Incorporating the Bible into the K through 5 curriculum

• Increasing school funding

What motion did Member Brooks propose during the meeting?

• To approve all instructional materials

• To remove all OER materials for a separate vote

• To introduce a new sports program

• To increase teacher salaries

Why did Member Brooks want to remove Bluebonnet Learning materials from the list?

• To ensure fairness and separate voting

• To include more subjects

• To focus on science subjects

• To reduce costs

What was the purpose of the parliamentary inquiry raised during the meeting?

• To add a new subject to the curriculum

• To divide the question between the approved list and Bluebonnet materials

• To propose a new voting system

• To discuss teacher evaluations

What ongoing debate is mentioned at the end of the transcript?

• Whether to introduce Bible studies in public schools

• The need for more school funding

• The introduction of new sports programs

• The hiring of additional teachers