Texas education board signals support for Bible-infused school curriculum

Eight of 15 board members give preliminary approval to controversial syllabus before official vote on Friday

A preliminary vote held by the Texas state board of education indicates that the state is poised to pass its new controversial Bible-infused curriculum for elementary public schools.

Eight of the 15 board members gave their preliminary approval to the proposed curriculum, called Bluebonnet Learning, in advance of an official vote expected to take place on Friday.