Legislative Push for Ten Commandments Displays

The Kentucky legislature has introduced House Bill 1, aiming to reduce the state income tax from 4% to 3.5%, amidst over 100 other proposals, including House Bill 65, which seeks to require the display of the Ten Commandments in public K-12 classrooms. This mirrors a similar law in Louisiana, which has faced a legal challenge leading to a federal court ruling that deemed the law unconstitutional for five specific districts. Although Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill insists the law is constitutional and has instructed schools to comply, many districts report a lack of resources for displaying the commandments due to funding restrictions. In Oklahoma, Rep. Jim Olsen has revived a similar bill, citing recent Supreme Court rulings as a potential basis for its legality despite past judicial opposition. Meanwhile, South Dakota is also considering legislation to promote the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. The developments in these states highlight a broader national trend regarding the intersection of religious displays and public education.