Bible Classes Fading in Georgia

The number of students taking Bible classes in Georgia has fallen so far that schools don't have the money to pay for them. Some districts have cut the number of classes being offered because of it. Schools also face the difficulty of finding qualified teachers. Only 21 of 180 school districts offered classes - down from 48 just four years ago. Georgia lawmakers allowed the classes to begin 5 years ago followed by Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Other states, like Alabama, did not pass laws on the classes but allow the curriculum in schools. Many states without laws on the matter offer voluntary Bible courses.