Ten Commandments, required to be displayed in common area of public K-12 schools and public institutions of higher education
What changed between versions
Expanded display requirements to include excerpts from foundational historical documents like the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, not just the Ten Commandments.
Removed the requirement for public institutions of higher education to display the Ten Commandments and context statements.
Changed State Board of Education rule-making from required to authorized, giving the board discretion rather than mandating rule creation.
Updated legislative findings to include broader historical context about religious references in American founding documents and removed specific Supreme Court case citations.
Maintained the provision that local boards are not required to use public funds for compliance and may accept donations, but removed the State Board of Education's role in publicizing resources.