Alabama Mandates Ten Commandments Display in Public Schools
Alabama has enacted a new law requiring public schools, specifically in history classrooms and common areas for grades five through twelve, to display the Ten Commandments alongside other historical documents like the Mayflower Compact and excerpts from the U.S. Constitution.…
Nashville, TN, August 5, 2026 —
A new law in Alabama will require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in history classrooms and common areas for students in grades five through twelve. The legislation also mandates the inclusion of other historical documents, such as the Mayflower Compact and excerpts from the U.S. Constitution, in these displays.
The law is set to take effect on October 1, with schools having until January 1, 2027, to implement the required displays. Notably, the legislation states that schools will not be obligated to fund these displays, with provisions allowing for reliance on donations to cover associated costs.
The affected areas for the displays include history classrooms and common areas within public schools serving students in the specified grade levels. The inclusion of the Ten Commandments is intended to be alongside other significant historical documents as outlined in the new statute.
Implementation timelines indicate that the displays must be in place by the beginning of 2027. The funding mechanism for these displays emphasizes external support through donations, rather than direct allocation from school budgets.
Story summarized from the original created by Anjolina Fantaroni, Gray News staff, Amanda Alvarado on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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