Alabama House approves requirement to display Ten Commandments in schools after long debate
After hours of floor speeches and objections about religious inclusion and historical context, the Alabama House approved a measure requiring schools to display the Ten Commandments in a framed historical context. Supporters said it affirms civic foundations; opponents warned of exclusion and legal risk.
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The Alabama House voted Thursday to approve a measure requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments alongside other foundational documents in a historical context, passing Senate Bill 99 by 81–10 after protracted floor debate.
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