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WV SB280

WV SB280
Displaying official US motto in public schools

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Introduced
02/12/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
Passed
04/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §18-9H-1; and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §18B-14-12, relating to requiring public elementary and secondary schools and state institutions of higher education to display in a conspicuous location within a common area of the main building or similar location in another building a durable poster or framed copy of the United States motto, “In God We Trust”; imposing requirements for the durable poster or framed copy; making the requirements subject to donation; and applying requirement to public charter schools.

AI Summary

This bill requires public elementary and secondary schools, as well as state institutions of higher education in West Virginia, to display the United States national motto "In God We Trust" in a conspicuous location within a common area of their main building, with the option to display it in other building common areas as well. The poster or framed copy must be at least 8.5 by 11 inches, include a centered representation of the United States flag, and contain no additional words, images, or information. Importantly, schools and institutions can only fund these displays through private donations, with no public funds permitted. The requirement applies to all public schools, including public charter schools. The bill aims to prominently display the official national motto in educational settings, ensuring visibility in areas accessible to the public while leaving the financial responsibility for the displays to private donors.

Committee Categories

Education, Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 4/29/2025 (on 04/29/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=280&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill
BillText http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb280%20enr.htm&yr=2025&sesstype=RS&i=280
sb280 hfat akers 4-11 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/sb280%20hfat%20akers%204-11%20adopted.htm
sb280 hfat akers 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/sb280%20hfat%20akers%204-11.htm
sb280 h jud am _1 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/com_amends/sb280%20h%20jud%20am%20_1%20adopted.htm
sb280 hfa williams 4-10 _1 reformed rejected http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/sb280%20hfa%20williams%204-10%20_1%20reformed%20rejected.htm
sb280 hfa williams 4-10 _1 reformed http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/sb280%20hfa%20williams%204-10%20_1%20reformed.htm
sb280 hfa williams 4-10 _1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/sb280%20hfa%20williams%204-10%20_1.htm
sb280 hfa williams 4-10 _1 revised http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/sb280%20hfa%20williams%204-10%20_1%20revised.htm
sb280 h jud am _1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/com_amends/sb280%20h%20jud%20am%20_1.htm
sb280 h edu am _1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/com_amends/sb280%20h%20edu%20am%20_1.htm
sb280 sfat azinger _1 3-11 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/sb280%20sfat%20azinger%20_1%203-11%20adopted.htm
BillText http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb280%20eng.htm&yr=2025&sesstype=RS&i=280
sb280 sfa azinger _1 3-11 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/sb280%20sfa%20azinger%20_1%203-11%20adopted.htm
sb280 sfat azinger _1 3-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/sb280%20sfat%20azinger%20_1%203-11.htm
sb280 sfa azinger _1 3-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/sb280%20sfa%20azinger%20_1%203-11.htm
BillText http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb280%20intr.htm&yr=2025&sesstype=RS&i=280
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