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UPDATED 1:14 PM PT — Monday, January 28, 2019
The president is throwing his support behind bible literacy class measures being proposed across several states.
On Twitter Monday, President Trump said numerous states were introducing bible literacy classes, which gives students the option of studying the bible.
Numerous states introducing Bible Literacy classes, giving students the option of studying the Bible. Starting to make a turn back? Great!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 28, 2019
The tweet comes after North Dakota state Representative Aaron McWilliams appeared for an interview Monday, saying he was co-sponsoring a bill in his state.
Other states bringing forward proposals include Missouri, Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia, and Florida.
The measures would mandate or encourage schools to offer elective courses to teach the historical significance of the bible.
Donald Trump holds up a Bible during the Values Voter Summit. (AP/Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
