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EPISD Under Investigation for Ten Commandments Display Compliance

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The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has launched an investigation into various school districts, including the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), to verify that they are displaying the Ten Commandments in accordance with state law. This initiative stems from Senate Bill 10 and Senate Bill 11, which outline the legal requirements for such displays. While EPISD is actively responding to the investigation, the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) has not been contacted regarding this matter. The outcome of these investigations could have significant implications for how schools approach religious displays in the future.

Key Details: • EPISD is one of the districts being investigated for compliance. • Investigations are based on Senate Bill 10 and Senate Bill 11. • Ysleta Independent School District has not been contacted.

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