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This bill requires all public schools in Mississippi, from kindergarten through 12th grade, to display the Ten Commandments in each classroom starting January 1, 2026. The displays must be on posters or framed documents at least 11 inches by 14 inches, with large, legible text, and accompanied by a four-paragraph context statement from the Mississippi Department of Education explaining the historical significance of the Ten Commandments in American public education. The bill emphasizes that no public funds can be used for these displays, and schools may instead accept donations of posters, frames, or monetary gifts to support the displays. Schools are also permitted to display additional historically significant documents alongside the Ten Commandments, such as the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. The legislation is based on the legislature's finding that the Ten Commandments represent a key part of the historical and moral foundation of legal and educational traditions in the United States. If any part of the bill is found unconstitutional by a court, the remaining provisions will still remain in effect.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB2531.xml