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 existing law to exclude the display of the Ten Commandments from the prohibition against distributing sectarian or denominational publications in public schools.

The bill also amends Section 20-7-112 of the Montana Code Annotated, clarifying that while sectarian publications cannot be distributed in schools, the display of the Ten Commandments is permitted. It allows students to read religious materials during free reading time and participate in discussions about religion. 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