Tennessee Senate backs Ten Commandments mandate in schools
By Kelly Puente
Published on March 19, 2026.
The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be prominently displayed in classrooms. The Senate version of this bill includes an amendment that requires schools to post the documents, differing from a House version that would allow such displays. The bill will now be voted on by the House for approval. Supporters argue that these displays are an important historical document and violate First Amendment protections. Critics argue that this elevates one religion over others and could make students who aren't Christian feel excluded. Other Republican-led states are pushing laws to allow or mandate such displays in public schools as part of a broader effort to reintroduce prayer and Christian teachings and challenge the separation of church and state.
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