Louisiana schools navigate Ten Commandments law after 5th Circuit ruling

By: Marta Jewson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 770

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Louisiana school district leaders are grappling with how and when they will be required to display the Ten Commandments after a court order preventing a 2024 law from taking effect was vacated last month. It cleared the way for the displays to be installed in every public school classroom, from kindergarten through college.

Immediately following the Feb. 20 ruling from the full U.S. 5th Circuit of Appeals, Gov. Jeff Landry instructed schools to follow …

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