Louisiana Orders Christian Ten Commandments Posters in Public Schools

Louisiana has made history by becoming the first state in the United States to order and require the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom from elementary to university level. Governor Jeff Landry signed the Republican-backed measure into law on Wednesday, stating that the commandments are foundational to both state and national governance.

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According to the new state law, each classroom funded by the state must prominently feature a poster of the Ten Commandments. The posters, measuring 11 inches by 14 inches (28cm by 35.5cm), must display the sacred text in a large, easily readable font, with the commandments being "the central focus" of the display.

"This legislation reflects the values that Louisianans hold dear and ensures that our students will have a constant reminder of the principles upon which our state and country were founded," Governor Landry stated.

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While the requirement is set to be implemented by 2025, the state is not providing funding for the production or installation of the posters, leaving the financial responsibility to individual schools and institutions receiving state funding.