A federal appeals court case about displaying the Ten Commandments in Louisiana public schools is poised to become the next major battleground over religion’s role in American public life. While the case has sparked familiar debates about church-state separation,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There is a new push in Frankfort that could bring the Ten Commandments into Kentucky classrooms. House Bill 116 was introduced by Representatives Richard White (R-Morehead), Chris Fugate (R-Chavies) and Timmy Truett (R-McKee).

"It's one of the most important historic artifacts that I've ever handled." In 1913, workers were carrying out excavations prior to the construction of a new railway line in southern Israel when they unearthed a large stone tablet inscribed in ancient Hebrew script.

A lawmaker in Kentucky has introduced legislation that would allow teachers to bring the Ten Commandments into public schools.

After two meetings full of passionate debate, there are currently no plans to place copies of the Ten Commandments in some Kern County schools, but officials say it's possible the issue could be discussed further.

The bill would require the Ten Commandments be posted in each classroom in South Dakota's public schools. But it could face legal challenges.

Just because the biblical text is important "doesn't mean it has to be put in every classroom," a judge said during a hearing in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

A three-judge panel heard oral arguments about a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public classrooms.

This bill would not require schools to display the commandments, but simply gives them the option unlike laws in other states.

Republican lawmakers in North Texas introduced bills requiring public schools to allow students and staff to pray and display the Ten Commandments.

A Kentucky lawmakers wants to bring the Ten Commandments into public schools. Morehead Rep. Richard White filed the legislation. Under House Bill 116, school boards could give teachers or administrators permission to read or post the document.