A Texas school district has reversed its decision to remove the Bible from school libraries, a decision it made as part of its efforts to comply with a new Texas law banning “sexually explicit” material in schools.
In a statement sent to TV station KAMR Local 4 News, the Canyon Independent School District (CISD) said that following the passage of House Bill 900, it “conducted a comprehensive review of library materials to ensure compliance with updated state guidelines.”
The school district did not return NTD’s request for comment.
The district also said that despite its removal from libraries, “the Bible has always been, and continues to be, available in our schools to support instructional resources and meet all TEKS [Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills] requirements.”…