Ten Commandments posters have been distributed to schools in Livingston and Ascension Parishes, as part of the state’s efforts to comply with Act No. 676. The posters were delivered to faculty and staff in March, and implementation guidance has been provided to ensure compliance.
Livingston Parish and Ascension Parish Schools Receive Posters
Livingston Parish Public Schools confirmed that the posters were delivered to faculty and staff in March, with the goal of having them displayed in classrooms by Monday, April 20. Ascension Public Schools also confirmed that posters were distributed across their schools.
The Livingston Parish School Board passed a resolution to implement Act No. 676, which requires the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. Guidance from Superintendent Jody W. Purvis outlined the expectations for this implementation.
Guidance and Legal Updates
Livingston Parish’s guidance outlines the steps for placing the posters in schools. The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has stated that they are still in the process of implementing the legislation and are working on the steps to comply.
In March, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued official guidance for the display of the Ten Commandments in schools. On March 24, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion by the ACLU to reinstate an injunction against Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law.
Further Developments and Local Reactions
Louisiana First News has contacted other school districts in the region about the potential to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Additional details about the implementation in these districts will be shared as they become available.
