Utah State Senator Todd Weiler addressed recent developments regarding religious instruction in Utah public schools through a series of posts on April 4, 2026. Weiler commented on both the background of Elder Becerra and clarified misconceptions about the role of religious texts in state education.
In a post at 17:30 UTC, Weiler stated, “Elder Becerra served as president of the California Arcadia Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prior to his call as a General Authority Seventy https://t.co/0n61G4v4gV”.
Later that day, at 19:30 UTC, he addressed reports about Bible instruction in Utah’s public schools: “Despite what you may have read or heard, the Bible is NOT going to be taught in Utah public schools. Neither is the Book of Mormon. The report in this has been a bit ridiculous. #utpol”.
He followed up with clarification on House Bill 312 (HB312) at 19:30 UTC: “2/ Under HB312, instruction will focus on the Bible’s literary forms, historical context, and influence on American civic thought. The law explicitly prohibits teaching ‘theological or doctrinal questions.'”
Weiler is a member of the Utah State Senate and frequently comments on legislative matters concerning education policy and church-state issues in Utah.
