Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference at the South Florida Detention Facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Florida, on June 25, 2026 (AFP/Getty)Texas's Board of Education recently approved a new mandated reading list for public school students that includes Bible passages and stories, to be implemented from the 2030-2031 school year. Florida's Department of Education has indicated it is not opposed to implementing similar policies, with a spokesperson stating that understanding the Bible is crucial for comprehending the Founding Fathers' principles. The Texas decision, which applies to all age groups from elementary through high school, is considered a significant departure from local control of the curriculum. Critics argue that the mandated readings lack diversity and blur the constitutional separation of church and state, while supporters contend they reflect the nation's Judeo-Christian founding values. Florida has a history of adopting conservative policies previously implemented in Texas, such as allowing religious chaplains in public schools and advocating for religious expression. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Bible battle heads to Florida after Texas makes landmark move
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference at the South Florida Detention Facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Florida, on June 25, 2026 (AFP/Getty)Texas's Board of Education recently approved a new mandated reading list for public school students that includes Bible passages and stories, to be implemented from the 2030-2031 school year. Florida's Department of Education has indicated it is not opposed to implementing similar policies, with a spokesperson stating that understanding the Bible is crucial for comprehending the Founding Fathers' principles. The Texas decision, which applies to all age groups from elementary through high school, is considered a significant departure from local control of the curriculum. Critics argue that the mandated readings lack diversity and blur the constitutional separation of church and state, while supporters contend they reflect the nation's Judeo-Christian founding values. Florida has a history of adopting conservative policies previously implemented in Texas, such as allowing religious chaplains in public schools and advocating for religious expression. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
