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This bill requires all public elementary and secondary schools in Georgia to display the Ten Commandments in three specific locations within each school facility by July 1, 2025: the main entrance of the main building, the main entrance of the school library or media center, and the main entrance of the cafeteria. The displays must be at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall, featuring the full text of the Ten Commandments in a legible font, and accompanied by a context statement explaining the historical significance of the Ten Commandments in American public education. The bill cites several Supreme Court cases that have supported the display of religious documents on public property and includes legislative findings that emphasize the religious and historical importance of the Ten Commandments in American governance and education. Schools are not required to spend public funds on these displays and can accept privately donated posters or framed copies that meet the specified requirements. The bill also updates existing education code to include the Ten Commandments among other historically significant documents that schools may display and encourages the Department of Education to create online resources supporting the teaching of these documents. The legislation aims to increase students' understanding of American historical and cultural heritage while ensuring that schools do not bear financial burden for implementing the displays.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70024