(Des Moines, IA) A bill that directs the Iowa Board of Education to adopt public high school courses standards on the Bible has cleared a Senate subcommittee. Republican Senator Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center is a co-sponsor and says public schools wouldn’t be required to offer a Bible course, but it could become an option as social studies elective if school boards approve. A lobbyist for the Iowa State Education Association says some schools are already offering classes on world religions, including Christianity. The bill is eligible for a vote in the Senate Education Committee and must clear that committee by Friday to remain eligible for debate in the full Senate.
Bill Would Require Standards for School Bible Courses
Feb 14, 2022 | 5:52 AM
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