Louisiana mandates displaying Ten Commandments in public school classrooms

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is one of the leading groups criticizing the Republican leader's decision. In addition, the Louisiana chapter of the ACLU, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Freedom from Religion Foundation intend to file a lawsuit against House Bill 71.

According to the rule penned by Rep. Dodie Horton, R-Haughton, a poster or framed document (with dimensions of at least 11 inches x 14 inches) of the Ten Commandments is required to be put up in each classroom.

This decision has made Louisiana the first US state to push for such a measure, which will encompass all public kindergartens to state-funded universities.