Texas Senate Pushes for Religious Influence in Public Schools

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The Texas Senate passed a bill requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, along with two other bills focused on religion in schools. The bills have reignited a debate over the role of religion in schools and parental rights. Supporters argue that the bills protect religious freedom, while opponents say that it is not the state's responsibility to educate children on religious freedom. The bills now head to the GOP-led House.
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- Texas Republicans Seem Hell-Bent on Turning K–12 Schools Into Churches Vanity Fair
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