SB 667
Providing for display of Ten Commandments in each classroom
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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 a conspicuous place in each classroom. The poster or frame must meet specific size and text requirements, and schools can accept private donations to fulfill this requirement. Schools currently lacking such displays would be required to accept a donation and display one. Surplus posters would be offered for donation to other schools.
Key provisions
- Public elementary and secondary schools must display the Ten Commandments in each classroom.
- Posters or frames must be at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall.
- The text of the Ten Commandments must be legible to a person with average vision.
- Schools can accept privately donated posters or frames that meet the specified requirements.
- Schools with existing displays that don't meet requirements can replace them with compliant ones.
- Schools must offer surplus Ten Commandments posters for donation to other schools.
- The requirement takes effect for 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 classrooms.
- Specifies size and text requirements for the displays.
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