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MS SB2167

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Rhodes

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires a framed copy of the Ten Commandments at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall to be displayed in every classroom in legible typeface.

  • Mandates a nondenominational prayer be recited over the PA system and in each classroom at the start of every scheduled school day in all public and charter schools.

  • Allows students and faculty to opt out of daily prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance without penalty by remaining seated and silent at their desk.

  • Prohibits school district staff and faculty from discrimination or reprisal based on religious views and beliefs.

  • Requires U.S. flags displayed in classrooms and principal offices to be at least 36 inches long and 24 inches tall, with implementation beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

Legislative Description

Public schools; allow voluntary prayer, require Ten Commandments to be displayed, and require certain size of U.S. flag.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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