Tiffany Clark, who was elected to fill a vacant State Board of Education seat in January, said she would have voted against the curriculum.
Jonathan Diggs wears a collection of pins on his boots on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at his family home in Nashville, Tenn. Diggs is one of the founders of The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub. 41 minutes agoMake household chores easier and more with these Insider DealsGive your favorite hiker an audio upgrade they can bring on the trailsTiffany Clark, who was elected to represent the State Board of Education's District 13, said she was disappointed that Gov.
“I think that would have been the swing vote that was needed,” Clark told The Texas Tribune. “It would have been 8-7 in the other way.” Abbott’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Recine declined to speak with the Tribune on Tuesday. Critics, which include religious studies scholars, argue the curriculum’s lessons allude to Christianity more than any other religion, which could lead to the bullying and isolation of non-Christian students, undermine church-state separation and grant the state far-reaching control over how children learn about religion. They also questioned the accuracy of some lessons.
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