Indiana schools would keep the Ten Commandments in student libraries

A school corporation would have to keep at least one copy of the first nine listed items and the Ten Commandments in each student library or media center. This applies to libraries, media centers, or similar facilities that a school corporation maintains for student use. This requirement would take effect July 1, 2026.

A school corporation could let principals and teachers read or post listed excerpts, but they could not read the Ten Commandments aloud when students are present. This applies to principals and teachers in a school corporation and to writings, documents, and records listed in the bill. The reading or posting could take place in a school building, classroom, or at a school event. These rules would take effect July 1, 2026.