Louisiana is first state to require the Ten Commandments be exhibited in public school classrooms

Louisiana on Wednesday became the first state in the country to require all public school classrooms to have the Ten Commandments displayed. 

Louisiana Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed the bill into law Wednesday. 

The legislation requires the commandments to be displayed in “large, easily readable font," according to The Associated Press.

Proponents of the legislation have argued that it is okay to display the Ten Commandments because they are not solely religious, but also have historical significance. In the new law they are described as “foundational documents of our state and national government.”

Those who oppose argued that potential lawsuits could follow over the constitutionality of the law.