Ohio seeks to teach the Ten Commandments in public schools through secular subjects to bypass legal issues, while Texas awaits a court decision on a similar law.

In an effort to avoid previous legal challenges over religious endorsement, Ohio lawmakers are pursuing a new strategy to incorporate the Ten Commandments into secular curricula about history, ethics, and Western heritage. Legislation is still being discussed, but the strategy emphasizes educational context over religious promotion. In the meantime, Texas is awaiting an appeals court decision regarding a law requiring Commandments displays, which has sparked a range of responses, including inclusive displays and teacher resignations, underscoring the ongoing national discussion about religion in public schools.