Louisiana has become the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, following a new law signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry.

This legislation requires poster-sized displays in large, readable font in classrooms from kindergarten to state-funded universities.

Proponents argue the measure holds historical significance, labeling the Ten Commandments as foundational documents of the state and national government.

Critics, however, question the law’s constitutionality and plan to challenge it in court.

The law stipulates that the posters, accompanied by a context statement about their historical role in American education, must be in place by 2025.

Implementation will be funded through donations, not state funds, the Associated Press reported.

Additionally, the law permits but does not mandate the display of other historical documents, such as the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, and the Northwest Ordinance, in K-12 public schools.

Civil rights groups and secular organizations have announced intentions to sue, asserting that the law inappropriately intertwines religion and government.

Written by B.C. Begley