Bible Distribution Draws ACLU’s Attention

NACOGDOCHES � A parent�s complaint has the American Civil Liberties Union upset with the Nacogdoches school system. The problem stems from bible�s that were handed out last year at a Nacogdoches middle school. The A.C.L.U. claims members of the Gideons handed out the bibles during a lunch hour last year and that the school principal was encouraging the students to take the books.

A statement released by the school system Tuesday said, “We take the concerns of our students, teachers and community very seriously and were shocked to learn of the A.C.L.U.’s concerns.� Nacogdoches school officials say they have yet to receive any written correspondence on the matter but have contacted legal counsel and are researching the situation.