Bryan ISD Opts Out of Adopting Texas Senate Bill 11

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Bryan Independent School District has decided not to adopt Texas Senate Bill 11, which would give public schools the option to set aside time each day for prayer and reading from religious texts. Bryan ISD joins several other school districts in the Brazos Valley region, including College Station ISD, Snook ISD, and Navasota ISD, that have voted not to implement the bill. However, Anderson-Shiro CISD did vote to opt in and adopt the legislation.

Why it matters

The decision by Bryan ISD and other local school districts highlights the ongoing debate around the role of religion in public education. While the bill allows for voluntary participation, some districts have chosen not to adopt it, citing concerns about maintaining separation of church and state and ensuring an inclusive environment for all students.

The details

Texas Senate Bill 11 gives public schools the option to set aside time each day for prayer and reading from religious texts, but participation is entirely voluntary and no student or staff member is required to participate. Bryan ISD has decided not to adopt the bill, joining several other Brazos Valley school districts that have also voted against implementing it.

• Texas Senate Bill 11 was passed in 2025.
• Bryan ISD announced its decision not to adopt the bill on February 24, 2026.