Senate adopts bill requiring historical displays including Ten Commandments in public schools
The Senate passed SB99 requiring local school boards to post a framed display with the Ten Commandments alongside founding documents in U.S. history classrooms (grades 5–12) and at least one common area; displays are to be donated or provided free, include a disclaimer, and the State Board may adopt rules.
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The Alabama Senate voted to adopt SB99 on March 31, 2026, a measure that requires local boards of education to display a poster featuring the Ten Commandments together with founding documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and state preamble) in classrooms where U.S. history is taught (grades 5–12) and in at least one common area for schools serving grades 5 and up.
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