HB 1243
require the display of the state motto in public schools and provide for associated legal representation.
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Bill overview
This bill requires all public schools in South Dakota to display the state motto, "Under God the People Rule," in a prominent location. The motto can be displayed in various forms, as determined by the school principal. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the state’s attorney general provide free legal representation to school districts, employees, boards, and members if they face lawsuits related to displaying the motto.
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Phil Jensen
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