A federal religious liberty commission released draft recommendations that include guidance for agencies involved in healthcare, K-12 and higher education, the military, and employment law. The 220-page draft report calls for an “originalist” interpretation of religious freedom and describes religious liberty as a “bridge” between personal belief and public life. Among the recommendations are support for display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, guidance on parents’ rights to opt out of lessons that conflict with religious beliefs, and promotion of students’ and employees’ rights to express religious views on campus. The commission was formed under a May 2025 executive order and faced litigation from interfaith organizations, including Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which argued the commission represents a narrow viewpoint and sought to block the report’s release. For colleges and universities, the practical impact is policy risk management: institutions may need to review campus religious accommodations, opt-out procedures, and how they respond to federal guidance that could alter expectations for religious expression and instructional exemptions.