Last mentioned: Feb 27, 2026
Correction Phase
TEA issues hundreds of corrections to address errors identified by scholars and critics before school implementation.
SBOE Approval
The State Board of Education votes to approve the Bluebonnet materials despite public outcry.
Drafts Released
Initial versions of the Bible-infused curriculum are released for public review and comment.
HB 1605 Passed
Texas legislature authorizes the state to create and distribute its own instructional materials.
The Texas Education Agency is revising its new state-developed K-5 curriculum with hundreds of corrections following intense scrutiny over historical accuracy and religious neutrality. The 'Bluebonnet Learning Materials' have become a national flashpoint for their integration of biblical texts into public school reading lessons.
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