2026 Regular Session
HB 4034
To display 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 private donations to fulfill this requirement. Schools currently lacking the display must accept a donation to obtain one that meets the specified criteria.
Key provisions
- Public elementary and secondary schools must display the Ten Commandments.
- Posters or framed copies must meet specific size and legibility requirements.
- Schools can accept private donations to provide the displays.
- Schools lacking the display must accept a donation to obtain one.
- Surplus posters can be donated to other schools.
- The display requirement begins in the 2026-2027 school year.
- Posters must not contain additional content.
- The text of the Ten Commandments must be included.
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 requirements for the display's size and text.
- Allows for private donations to fulfill the requirement.
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