Alabama House committee approves bill requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 428

Last Updated: 2 days, 16 hours ago

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An Alabama House committee on Wednesday approved legislation to require school districts to post the Ten Commandments in different locations.

HB 216, sponsored by Rep. Mark Gidley, R-Hokes Bluff, would require schools to display a poster of the religious document in fifth through 12th-grade classes and within the common areas, such as cafeterias and school libraries, in every school within the district.

“This is strictly a historical reference to remind our students of one …

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