HB 2525
Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools
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Bill overview
This bill would require West Virginia public elementary and secondary schools to display a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in each classroom. The display must meet specific size and text requirements, and schools can accept privately donated copies that also meet these criteria. Schools currently lacking such displays would be required to acquire one, potentially through donation or public funds. The law would take effect in the 2025-2026 school year.
Key provisions
- Public elementary and secondary schools must display the Ten Commandments in each classroom.
- Posters or framed copies must meet specific size and text requirements.
- Schools can accept privately donated copies of the Ten Commandments that meet the specified requirements.
- Schools lacking displays must acquire one, using public funds or private donations.
- Schools with existing displays that don't meet requirements can replace them.
- Schools must offer surplus copies of the Ten Commandments for donation to other schools.
- The law takes effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
Who is affected
- Public elementary schools
- Public secondary schools
- Students
- Parents
- School administrators
Notable changes
- Requires the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.
- Specifies requirements for the display materials (size, text, durability).
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