The bill introduced on February 17, 2025, aims 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 specifies that these displays must be conspicuous and meet certain requirements, including size and legibility. The text of the Ten Commandments is also prescribed in detail, ensuring that it is presented in a specific format.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for schools that do not currently have the required displays, including accepting privately donated posters that meet the specified criteria and replacing non-compliant posters with those that do. Schools are also required to donate any surplus posters to other public schools. The implementation of this requirement is set to begin with the 2025-2026 school year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-33-9