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MS SB2531
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires all public school classrooms in Mississippi, kindergarten through 12th grade, to prominently display the Ten Commandments effective January 1, 2026
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Specifies displays must be at least 11 inches by 14 inches in size with large, legible font and accompanied by a four-paragraph historical context statement provided by the Mississippi Department of Education
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Prohibits use of public funds for displays; allows schools to accept donations of posters, frames, or monetary gifts subject to state regulations
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Permits schools to display additional historically significant documents alongside the Ten Commandments, including the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, and Northwest Ordinance of 1787
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Includes severability clause stating remaining provisions remain effective if any portion is found unconstitutional
Legislative Description
Public schools; require to display Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025