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Houston ISD board unanimously approves controversial Bible-infused curriculum for 2026-27 school year
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Bianca Seward , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 26, 2026
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Key takeaway The board also approved the district's operating budget, which totals $2 billion.
The Houston ISD board has made a decision regarding the curriculum for the upcoming school year. A new curriculum, Bluebonnet Learning, will be adopted for elementary students. This curriculum has been approved by the state and its adoption comes with additional funding for the district.
The funding boost is expected to be more than $3 million. Further details about the decision and the curriculum are available from Houston Public Media, the source of this information. The board also approved the district's operating budget, which totals $2 billion.
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Category: government Published: June 26, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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