While the Christian lessons are not required, Texas school districts will receive $60 per student if administrators adopt the curriculum.

The Texas Board of Education will vote Friday to implement its new K-5 curriculum that calls for expanding Bible teachings in classrooms.

The curriculum adopted by the Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by elected Republicans, is optional for schools to adopt, but they will receive additional funding if they do so. The materials could appear in classroom as early as next school year.