Two years after approving a curriculum that includes Bible-based lessons, the Texas Education Agency has identified approximately 4,200 errors following a vote by the State Board of Education.
The TEA identified the necessary changes after the curriculum was written and published.
North Texan Pam Little, who represents District 12 on the State Board of Education, said in a previous meeting that the requests included more than 500 images with “licensing issues.”
Other fixes include missing commas and incorrect answer keys.
Despite approving the changes, the board raised concerns about the high number of errors that were not caught before initial approval and the potential cost to taxpayers of reprinting corrected material.
The board voted 8-6 to approve the changes, largely along party lines. Frisco Republican Evelyn Brooks joined Democrats in opposition. Houston Republican Will Hickman abstained from a vote.
The Bluebonnet curriculum has been controversial since its first discussion in 2024. With critics voicing concern over the inclusion of Christian religious materials and stories. While Texas schools are not required to adopt the materials, there is a financial incentive to do so.
In the February State Board of Education meeting, TEA declined to comment on the cost of reprinting materials, instead offering an estimate at a later date. School districts will not be responsible for the cost of purchasing corrected materials.