More states are now taking up the cause. Louisiana is the first to do what the Supreme Court long ago has done. Schools in Louisiana will now have a copy of the 10 Commandments, as the basis of our law.
Today marks a significant development in Louisiana, as the state becomes the first in the nation to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom within its public schools. This new requirement, initiated by a law signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry, stipulates that from kindergarten through to state-funded universities, a poster-sized depiction of these religious edicts must be visible. Set to take effect in 2025, this move has ignited a contentious debate, particularly among civil liberties organizations like the ACLU and the Freedom From Religion Foundation, which have vowed to contest the law in court.
🔥🚨BREAKING NEWS: Louisiana just became the 1st U.S. state to require the Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms. pic.twitter.com/aGtfEehxsj
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) June 19, 2024
This development in Louisiana is part of a broader trend in which state legislators are pushing a series of education-related bills that blend religious content with public education policies. Other legislation in the pipeline includes proposals to appoint school chaplains, enforce restrictions on discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms, and deny the use of transgender students’ preferred names and pronouns without parental approval. These measures have sparked considerable controversy and discussions about the balance between religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
In addition to these religious and identity-focused bills, Governor Landry also signed into law several initiatives aimed at boosting educational outcomes. These include expanding tutoring services for students who are falling behind, enhancing math education, and reducing the number of mandated curricula that teachers must follow, potentially providing them with greater flexibility in their teaching methods.
Louisiana is going to put up displays of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Excellent! And no, it's not a violation of the First Amendment. The founders would have been appalled to think they had banned public displays of religion.
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) June 20, 2024
These legislative moves come at a time when many public officials in key swing states have been openly critical or skeptical of the electoral process, further contributing to the charged political climate. This skepticism among public officials has led to a fracturing of trust in the electoral system, compounding the challenges faced by these states in maintaining the integrity and confidence in their electoral processes.
Louisiana is now the first and only U.S. state to require the Ten Commandments to be posted in classrooms. pic.twitter.com/HhTT1uUToB
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) June 20, 2024
Major Points
- Louisiana becomes the first state to require the Ten Commandments displayed in all public school classrooms, effective 2025.
- The law, signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry, has sparked legal challenges from civil rights groups like the ACLU.
- Additional proposed bills include appointing school chaplains, and restricting discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Governor Landry also signed laws to enhance tutoring and math education, and to lessen curriculum mandates for teachers.
- These moves occur amidst a backdrop of growing skepticism and controversy over election integrity in swing states.
Fallon Jacobson – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
