Overview

• Fort Bend ISD is set to vote on whether to order sample materials for the Bluebonnet curriculum, which incorporates significant Christian content into K-5 English Language Arts lessons.
• Conroe ISD, which adopted the curriculum in February, is facing a petition with over 1,300 signatures calling for the decision to be reversed due to concerns over religious bias and constitutional violations.
• Critics argue that the curriculum heavily emphasizes Christianity while offering limited representation of other religions, raising concerns about its compliance with the separation of church and state.
• Fort Bend ISD plans to conduct a literacy audit to compare its current curriculum with Bluebonnet materials before making a decision, citing logistical and financial challenges, including printing costs estimated at up to $2.1 million.
• Community opposition to the curriculum remains strong, with parents and educators voicing concerns over its religious content and its potential impact on diverse student populations.