The bill H. 3217 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 59-1-315, which mandates that each public elementary, middle, or secondary school in the state must display a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in a conspicuous place within each classroom. The bill specifies that the poster must be legible from anywhere in the classroom and must include the exact text of the Ten Commandments as outlined in the bill. Schools that do not currently have such displays are required to accept privately donated posters that meet the specified requirements and to ensure that all displayed copies adhere to the guidelines set forth.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for schools that possess posters that do not meet the new requirements, stating that they must replace them using public funds or private donations. It also allows schools to donate any surplus posters to other public schools. The act is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 59-1-315
Latest Version: 59-1-315
12/06/2024: 59-1-315