This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 18-33-9, to the Code of West Virginia, mandating 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 content, ensuring that they are easily visible to students. The text of the Ten Commandments must be presented in a specified format, and schools are required to accept privately donated posters that meet these criteria if they do not already have compliant displays.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that schools may use public funds or private donations to replace any existing posters that do not meet the outlined requirements. Schools are also encouraged to donate any surplus posters to other public schools. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-33-9