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WV HB4034

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Mallow

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all West Virginia public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in a conspicuous place in every classroom beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

  • Posters or framed copies must be at least 16 inches wide by 20 inches tall with text legible from anywhere in the classroom

  • Specifies the exact text to be displayed, using traditional King James Version language for all ten commandments

  • Schools must accept privately donated posters that meet size requirements and contain no additional content; public funds may also be used for purchases

  • Surplus posters not needed for classroom display must be offered as donations to other public schools

Legislative Description

To display the Ten Commandments in public schools

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/14/2026

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