Utah primary schools ban Bible

In 2023, Utah’s Davis School District removed the Bible from several primary and middle schools, citing concerns about “vulgarity and violence” within the text. This decision followed complaints from parents, who argued that the Bible’s explicit content conflicted with the district’s policies. The debate was part of a broader conversation on book restrictions across the U.S., as some parents have raised objections to various texts based on content standards. The Bible remains available in high schools in the district for educational use and further review.

This action has ignited discussions on censorship, the balance between educational and religious content in schools, and where such policies could lead for other texts.