Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school building and classroom within the state of Montana. The bill specifies that the display must be a minimum size of 11 inches by 14 inches, with the text printed in a large, easily readable font. School districts are authorized to use their own funds or accept donations to provide these displays. Additionally, the bill amends Section 20-7-112 of the Montana Code Annotated to exclude the display of the Ten Commandments from the prohibition against distributing sectarian or denominational publications in public schools.

The bill also clarifies that while school districts are not required to spend their funds on these displays, they may accept donations for this purpose. It further allows students to read religious materials during free reading time and participate in discussions about religion, while prayer is permitted in schools without compulsion. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-112
SB0114_1(1): 20-7-112
SB0114_1(10): 20-7-112
SB0114_1(2): 20-7-112
SB0114_1(3): 20-7-112
SB0114_1(4): 20-7-112
SB0114_1(5): 20-7-112
SB0114_1(6): 20-7-112
SB0114_1(7): 20-7-112
SB0114_1(8): 20-7-112
SB0114_1(9): 20-7-112
SB0114_1: 20-7-112
SB0114_2(1): 20-7-112
SB0114_2(2): 20-7-112
SB0114_2(3): 20-7-112
SB0114_2(4): 20-7-112
SB0114_2(5): 20-7-112
SB0114_2(6): 20-7-112
SB0114_2(7): 20-7-112
SB0114_2(8): 20-7-112
SB0114_2(9): 20-7-112
SB0114_2: 20-7-112