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ACLU Seeks Information On Proposed Bible Course - News Story - WRC | Washington

ACLU Seeks Information On Proposed Bible Course - News Story - WRC | Washington:


RICHMOND, Va. -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia is seeking more information on the Craig County School Board's plans to add a Bible study course.
On May 6, Craig County school officials voted to offer "The Bible in History and Literature" at Craig County High School this fall.
While schools have a right to teach courses on religious texts like the Bible, the ACLU says the school system can't show support for a specific faith such as Christianity.

The ACLU said the course mimics curriculum offered by the National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools. A county in Texas dropped the course this year after eight parents sued in 2007.
The Virginia ACLU filed a Freedom of Information request with the Craig County school board to learn more about the course.

Posted by mikki on May 21, 2008 03:29 PM |

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