The proposed bill seeks to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 18-33-9, which mandates that public elementary and secondary schools display a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in each classroom. The bill outlines specific requirements for the posters, including size, legibility, and the exact text to be displayed. Schools that do not currently have such displays must accept privately donated copies that meet these criteria and ensure they are displayed prominently.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a school has existing posters that do not meet the specified requirements, they may replace them using public funds or private donations. Schools are also required to offer any surplus posters to other public schools. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-33-9