Alabama Legislature gives final approval to bill mandating Ten Commandments school displays

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 516

Last Updated: 4 hours, 35 minutes ago

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The Alabama House of Representatives Thursday passed a bill requiring school districts to display the Ten Commandments in various locations in schools.

SB 99, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston, would require schools to display a poster of the religious document in fifth through 12th-grade classes and within common areas, such as cafeterias and school libraries, in every school within the district.

“This is restoring the knowledge to our students of the foundational historical …

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