LSU to Display 10 Commandments in Classrooms

University says it will comply with new state law requiring the religious text in all public school classrooms.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Louisiana State University has announced plans to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms across its campus, in compliance with a new state law that mandates the religious text be posted in all public school classrooms from kindergarten through university.

Why it matters

The move by LSU to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms has sparked debate over the separation of church and state, with some arguing it represents an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion, while supporters say it simply recognizes the historical and moral significance of the text.

The details

Under the new Louisiana law, each classroom must have a display of the Ten Commandments on a poster or framed document that is at least 11 x 14 inches with the text in a large, easily readable font. LSU says it is waiting on the posters to be donated before officially putting them up, but plans to move quickly to comply with the legislation.

  • In June 2024, Louisiana's legislature passed House Bill 71, signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry, which directs public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom from kindergarten through state-funded universities.

The players

Wade Rousse

The president of Louisiana State University, who has announced the university's plans to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms in compliance with the new state law.

Jeff Landry

The Republican governor of Louisiana who signed the law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms in the state.

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What they’re saying

“Personally, I think shining a light on God is never a negative thing, but that's just a personal statement of mine. We're going to move as quickly as we need to to stay in compliance with the law.”

— Wade Rousse, President, Louisiana State University (KLFY.com)

What’s next

As of now, no timeline has been given as to exactly when LSU will officially display the 10 Commandments in classrooms, but the university says it is waiting on the posters to be donated before putting them up.

The takeaway

The decision by LSU to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms highlights the ongoing debate over the role of religion in public institutions, with supporters arguing it recognizes the historical and moral significance of the text, while critics contend it represents an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion.