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Texas Board Approves Amendment on Islamic History for High School Standards
The Texas Board of Education passed an amendment Thursday requiring coverage of the Prophet Mohammed’s military campaigns in proposed high school social studies standards. A final vote on the full standards is scheduled for September.
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The board, which is controlled by Republicans, postponed a final vote on the complete set of high school standards until September.
Background on the Proposal A Republican board member originally proposed language that described the Prophet Mohammed’s campaigns against Jewish and Christian tribes and referenced Islamic slavery. The board rejected that version and adopted a shorter description.
Activists have urged residents to contact board members before a Friday meeting on other social studies proposals, including the addition of biblical stories to required reading lists.
” The same post was shared by the Council on American-Islamic Relations. The curriculum changes would take effect in 2030.
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