Draft:Christian theology and public schools in the United States

Christian theology and public schools in the United States is a topic that mounted in 2024, following the passage of a Louisiana law mandating public classrooms display the Ten Commandments and a decision by Oklahoma superintendent of public instruction Ryan Walters requiring public schools teach the Bible. The issue has emerged as a debate regarding the relevance of Biblical writings, including the Ten Commandments, as a historical basis for the Constitution of the United States.

Louisiana: Ten Commandments displayment
On June 19, 2024, Louisiana governor Jeff Landry signed a law requiring public classrooms display the Ten Commandments.

Oklahoma: Biblical instruction
On June 27, 2024, Oklahoma superintendent of public instruction Ryan Walters issued a directive to require public schools teach the Bible as an "indispensable historical and cultural touchstone".