Bible challenge dismissed at Volusia County Schools

The Bible is available in 15 school libraries in Volusia County, including Seabreeze High School, Mainland High School and Hinson Middle School.

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The Bible. Adobe Stock image
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Volusia County Schools received a challenge regarding having the Bible in school library shelves on Thursday, Oct. 19. 

The challenge was resolved on Tuesday, Oct. 24, with the district determining the book should be returned to shelves in the impacted 15 schools, said Danielle Johnson, VCS director of community information, in an email to the Observer. Three Ormond Beach area schools — Seabreeze High School, Mainland High School and Hinson Middle School — were among those were the Bible was available. 

The Volusia County School Board briefly discussed the matter at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, after School Board member Ruben Colon said he had received messages of concern from some local pastors.

 

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