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.