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WV HB2782

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rick Hillenbrand

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all public elementary schools, secondary schools, and state institutions of higher education to display a durable poster or framed copy of the national motto "In God We Trust" in a conspicuous place in each building

  • Display is mandatory only if the poster or framed copy is donated or purchased with private donations—no public funds required

  • Posters must include a representation of the U.S. flag centered under the motto and a representation of the West Virginia state flag

  • Displays may not contain any additional words, images, or information beyond the motto and the two flags

  • Schools and higher education institutions are authorized to accept private donations specifically for acquiring these displays

Legislative Description

Relating to “In God We Trust” signs donated in schools

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Higher Education

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/27/2025
Education2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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