House panel advances bill letting local districts display Ten Commandments with other historical documents
After extensive debate and public testimony, the House Education Committee voted 15–4 to advance House Bill 47, giving local education agencies the permissive authority to display the Ten Commandments alongside other historical documents if placed in a historical context. Legal counsel warned of existing court challenges over similar laws.
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The Tennessee House Education Committee on Wednesday voted 15–4 to move House Bill 47 out to calendar rules after a lengthy debate over whether the Ten Commandments may be displayed in public school buildings.
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