The proposed bill 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 outlines specific requirements for the posters, including size, legibility, and content, ensuring that the text of the Ten Commandments is clearly visible to students. Schools that do not currently have such displays are required to accept privately donated copies that meet these criteria and to display them accordingly.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a school has existing posters that do not meet the new requirements, they may replace them using public funds or private donations. Schools are also encouraged to donate any surplus posters to other public schools. This requirement is set to take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-33-9