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NE LB691

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dave Murman

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Public school districts and state-funded private, denominational, and parochial schools must display the Ten Commandments in every elementary school classroom and in each middle school and high school building

  • Displays must be at least 11 inches by 14 inches, use an easy-to-read font, and include specific prescribed text of the Ten Commandments

  • Schools are not required to spend their own funding on displays; school boards may accept contributions and donated displays that meet requirements

  • State Board of Education may adopt rules and regulations to implement the requirement

  • Introduced January 22, 2025 by Senators Murman, DeKay, Holdcroft, Kauth, Lonowski, and Storer

Legislative Description

Require school districts and private, denominational, and parochial schools to display the Ten Commandments in school buildings

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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