Public schools in Texas now have the option to use a new, state-written curriculum infused with Bible stories after the state’s school board voted in favor of the material on Friday.

In a narrow vote, The State Board of Education approved the final version of a controversial public school curriculum for K-5 students that largely centers arou

“Several books of the Christian Bible describe a man who lived a long, long time ago — nearly 2,000 years ago — in a part of the world that is very far from here. The man was named Jesus. One of the books of the Bible describes Jesus giving a talk atop a small mountain,” the materials reads.

Officials in Texas have backed a controversial new public school curriculum that would incorporate Christian lessons from the Bible as early as kindergarten. Eight out of 15 state school board members voted Tuesday to keep the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum on a list of K-5 reading and English language arts materials that could be used for the 2025-26 school year.

The State Board of Education passed the 'Bluebonnet Curriculum' in a preliminary vote. A North Texas seat vacated before the election may push the material through.

Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. Texas school districts don’t have to use it but will receive $60 per student if they do.

The Texas State Board of Education gave final approval Friday to controversial new K-5 curriculum that weaves in Christian references.

Only Republican members of the education board voted for it. All Democratic members and three Republicans opposed it.

The optional curriculum for elementary schools aligns with Trump’s plans for a more conservative agenda in public school classrooms.

Breaking news update, published at 1:15 p.m. ET] Texas public schools will have the option to incorporate stories from the Bible as eight out of 15 Texas School Board members on Friday voted in favor of adding the curriculum into elementary school teachings.