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This state is now requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in history classrooms

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · August 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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A new law in Alabama affects how certain historical documents are presented in schools. Historical documents such as the Mayflower Compact and parts of the US Constitution must be displayed. These displays are intended for history classrooms and common areas like lunchrooms.

The law applies to fifth through 12th-grade classrooms. Further information about this law, including details on funding for the displays, is available from the source.

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Category: schools · Published: August 5, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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This state is now requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in history classrooms

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