Texas education board approves 4,200 corrections in Bible-infused curriculum

February 25, 2026 - 23:40

The State Board of Education has authorized a sweeping set of over 4,200 corrections to a state-produced elementary school curriculum, a move necessitated by widespread errors in the materials. The revisions come after a costly and extensive review process, with financial responsibility for the fixes falling to the state's taxpayers.

The curriculum in question, known as "Open Education Resources," was initially launched as a free, optional alternative to textbooks from private publishers. However, it quickly faced intense scrutiny not only for numerous factual and grammatical mistakes but also for its incorporation of religious references. Lessons included citations from the Bible in sections about historical figures and American foundational principles, sparking debate over the separation of church and state in public education.

While board members emphasized the necessity of ensuring academic accuracy for Texas students, the scale of the required revisions has raised questions about the initial development and vetting process. The approved changes aim to address the substantive errors, though the broader discussion regarding the content's appropriate scope within a public school setting is likely to continue as the materials are updated and implemented in classrooms across the state.