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Ohio Senate Approves Ten Commandments in Schools Amid Controversy

12/2/2025

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Ohio Senate Republicans passed a bill authorizing the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Supporters say the measure exposes students to foundational documents.
Opponents, including Democrats, argue it violates the separation of church and state.
Lawmakers also passed a bill requiring fifth graders to watch an anti-abortion video.
The bills will be reviewed in the opposite chamber soon.

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Ohio Senate Republicans passed a bill authorizing the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Supporters say the measure exposes students to foundational documents.
Opponents, including Democrats, argue it violates the separation of church and state.
Lawmakers also passed a bill requiring fifth graders to watch an anti-abortion video.
The bills will be reviewed in the opposite chamber soon.