The bill mandates that each local board of education in Alabama display the Ten Commandments along with other foundational documents of the United States, such as the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution, in public K-12 schools. This requirement is contingent upon the availability of donations to fund the displays, and local boards are encouraged to utilize free resources identified by the State Department of Education. The displays must be at least 11 inches by 14 inches and include a context statement acknowledging the historical significance of these documents in shaping American civil society. The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt rules for the implementation of this act.

The bill emphasizes the historical role of the Ten Commandments and related documents in the context of American education and civil society, asserting that their inclusion in school curricula promotes a better understanding of the nation's heritage. It also clarifies that the act does not impose an unfunded mandate on local boards of education, allowing them to accept donations for the required displays. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-1-20, 16-5-16