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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A bill that would require the Ten Commandments be displayed in all South Dakota classrooms failed in the House on Monday.
In a 37-31 vote, representatives failed an amended version of Senate Bill 51.
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The original bill would have required every classroom in the state to display the Ten Commandments on a poster no smaller than eight by 14 inches. The Ten Commandments must be the focus of the poster and in large, easily readable font.
The amendment changed the language from every classroom in the state to a single, prominent location in the school. However, lawmakers were still concerned with the inclusion of teaching the Ten Commandments and ultimately voted against the amended bill.
Proponents say the bill isn’t about religion but argue the Ten Commandments have historical significance to the foundation of America and our laws.
Opponents brought up strict regulations, out-of-state influence and the potential for lawsuits for why they were against the bill.
A similar bill was passed in Louisiana last year and contested in court. Although the Louisiana Attorney General gave the OK for schools to display the signs, the case is still tied up in the 5th Circuit Court for a few schools.
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