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Louisiana Bill Mandates Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms

Governor's signature would make Louisiana the first state to enforce this requirement, sparking constitutional debates.

FILE - The Louisiana Capitol stands prominently, April 4, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. A major Louisiana health insurer's plan to reorganize and sell itself to insurance giant Elevance Health for $2.7 billion was shelved hours ahead of a scheduled public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Baton Rouge, where critics of the sale have voiced various concerns over the proposal. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith, File)
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Overview

  • Louisiana's House Bill 71 requires the Ten Commandments to be prominently displayed in all state-funded school classrooms.
  • The bill passed with a 79-16 vote, with only Democrats opposing it.
  • Supporters argue the commandments are foundational to legal history and moral education.
  • Opponents, including civil rights groups, claim the bill violates the First Amendment's establishment clause.
  • Legal challenges are anticipated if the bill is signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry.