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flag West Virginia lawmakers advanced a bill to teach the 1782 Aitken Bible’s history in schools, banning public funds but allowing private donations.

flag West Virginia Senate Bill 388, aimed at making the 1782 Aitken Bible available in public and charter school social studies classes, passed a key legislative hurdle. flag The bill, sponsored by Senator Amy Grady, allows private donations for Bibles but bans public funding. flag It focuses on the Bible’s historical role during the Revolutionary War when British imports were cut off. flag A proposed amendment to include the Catholic American Bible failed 25-8, with supporters citing religious inclusivity and opponents stressing the Aitken Bible’s unique historical context. flag The bill is pending final Senate passage.

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