Lawmakers move to mandate the display of Ten Commandments

Lawmakers move to mandate the display of Ten Commandments

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers approved a slew of bills on Thursday that would expand the use of Christian texts in public schools and limit protections for LGBTQ+ students, in lockstep with a national conservative agenda that has divided statehouses…

Alabama Proposes Mandates for Ten Commandments Displays in Schools

Alabama lawmakers have passed a series of bills aimed at shaping the educational environment in public schools, requiring the display of the Ten Commandments, banning LGBT pride flags, and prohibiting school employees from using pronouns that do not align with students' biological sex. The Alabama House of Representatives endorsed these measures on Thursday, with House Bill 178 receiving an 88-11 vote in favor.

Alabama Strikes Controversy as Schools Display Ten Commandments and Ban Pride Flags - Milton Quintanilla

Alabama lawmakers have passed three controversial bills mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in K–12 schools, banning LGBT pride flags, and limiting discussions on gender identity. Critics argue the legislation is unconstitutional, while supporters say it reinforces moral values that are lacking in schools and homes; the bills now await Senate approval.