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.

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.