Bible Literacy for Children-Should It Be Taught In Public Schools?

According to an article in USA Today, "Push is on for Bible Ed  in Public Schools," there are state legislatures that are considering if students in public schools could be allowed to study the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament) and the New Testament. Many believe as I do, that it would be good for children to know and have knowledge of the religious truths of all the major world religions and to study religious texts, so as to have a well rounded education.
According to the latest push, Christian groups believe that bible literacy could help restore traditional values in schools  and give students a chance to study the Bible in an academic setting, without a bias.
Of course , there are many that oppose this idea. They say this violates the separation of church and state and this would impose Christian beliefs on public school children.
When I was in public school, growing up in Brooklyn, NY, the Principal read from the Bible, at the beginning of auditorium gatherings. (That was in the late 1950's-'60s.) The passage was always comforting and probably from the Old Testament (since the neighborhood I grew up in was populated by Jewish and Christian families).
According to the ACLU, Bible literacy bills have been introduced in Florida, Indiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Virginia and West Virginia.  None of the previous bills introduced in 2018 passed.
Can biblical texts and other religious texts be taught in school without the presence of proselytizing? I think so. Would it help students to have a well rounded education and to be aware of the belief systems of other believers? Why can't a world religion course be taught in public school to promote religious tolerance and promote world peace through understanding and knowledge?
Parents are the primary religious educators of their children. It's up to parents to make sure their children read a children's bible and discuss it with them and send them to religious education classes. Because ultimately, sadly, I don't think any of these bills will pass. It's going to be up to parents to realize the importance of children growing up with biblical truths and knowledge of the true, the beautiful and the good.
NJA