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This bill requires all public school districts and charter schools in Missouri to display the Ten Commandments in every school building and classroom starting January 1, 2026. The display must be at least 11 inches by 14 inches, with the Ten Commandments text as the central focus and printed in a large, easily readable font. The specific nature of the display can be determined by each school board, and they may use board funds or accept donated displays to create these Ten Commandments posters or framed documents. The bill provides the full text of the Ten Commandments, which includes ten religious directives such as "Thou shalt not steal" and "Honor thy father and thy mother". The state board of education is authorized to create rules for implementing this requirement, with the understanding that any rules must comply with existing state administrative procedures. While the bill mandates the display, it does not require schools to spend their own money on the displays if they cannot afford them or do not receive donations.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB34&year=2025&code=R