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WV SB280

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Azinger

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public elementary and secondary schools must display a durable poster or framed copy of "In God We Trust" in a conspicuous location within a common area of the main building accessible to the public

  • State institutions of higher education must also display the national motto in a conspicuous location within a common area of the main building

  • The poster or framed copy must be at minimum 8.5 by 11 inches, contain a representation of the United States flag centered under the motto, and may not include any other words, images, or information

  • Schools and institutions may only use private donations to fund the displays; no public funds may be used for this purpose

  • The requirement applies to public charter schools and takes effect 90 days from passage on April 12, 2025

Legislative Description

Displaying official US motto in public schools

Education (K12)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 4/29/2025 - House Journal

4/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/27/2025
Education3/13/2025
Education2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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