Bible, Ten Commandments in Public School Curricula

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated the inclusion of the Bible and the Ten Commandments in the curriculum of public schools, citing their historical significance and foundational role in American history. Similarly, Louisiana has enacted a law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, a move supported by House Speaker Mike Johnson. Johnson believes the law will withstand legal challenges, despite opposition from the ACLU, which argues it violates the First Amendment's establishment clause. Proponents of the Louisiana law argue that it acknowledges historical and cultural traditions without establishing a state religion. Both initiatives highlight ongoing debates about the separation of church and state in the U.S. education system.