 |
|
|
Updated: 6:45 PM May 16, 2007
Texas School District Sued Over Elective Bible Course
A Texas school district is the target of a lawsuit over an elective Bible course.
Posted: 7:05 PM May 16, 2007 |
|
(May 16, 2007)--Two groups sued a West Texas school district Wednesday on behalf of eight parents who say a Bible course violates their religious liberty.
The American Civil Liberties Union and People for the American Way Foundation sued the Ector County Independent School District.
The federal suit asks the Odessa school system to stop teaching the elective course.
The Ector school board in 2005 approved offering the course.
A spokesman for the Ector Independent School District had no immediate comment.
The course teaches the King James Version of the Bible using material produced by the North Carolina-based National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools.
Ector trustees chose the class over one offered by the Bible Literacy Project, which uses the text "The Bible and Its Influence" and includes broader discussions of other faiths.
More Local And State News >>More National News >>More Business News >>Sports >> Weather >>
 |
Double
Dollar Deals Half Price Deals at Central Texas restaurants and businesses. A new deal every Thursday at 7:00am. |
 |
Boss
of the Month Who is Central Texas’ best boss? Nominate your supervisor for Boss of the Month! |
 |
Golden
Apple Your chance to nominate an outstanding teacher. Find out how they are making a difference in classrooms. |
 |
Emily Wants to Know Emily Matthews' inquisitive look at life in Central Texas. |
 |
Army Way Learn all about the symbols, traditions, and customs of the US Army. |
Automotive Sales Professional - Looking for a new, exciting career in automotive sales? Join John McClaren Chevrolet in McGregor and work for the #1 Chevy Truck Dealer in all of Central Texas.
Also, take a look at the most recent jobs posted to Job Board TV at KWTX.com:
