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 the exact text to be displayed. The Ten Commandments must be presented in a format that is easily readable from anywhere in the classroom, with minimum dimensions of 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that schools without the required display must accept privately donated posters that meet the outlined criteria and ensure they are displayed appropriately. Schools are also permitted to replace non-compliant posters with those that meet the requirements using public funds or private donations. Furthermore, any surplus posters not needed for classroom display must be offered as donations 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