Bill > HB1994

This bill requires all school districts and charter schools in Missouri to display the Ten Commandments in each instructional building beginning January 1, 2027. The bill specifies that the display must be at least 11 by 14 inches, with the Ten Commandments text as the central focus and printed in a large, easily readable font. School boards can use their own funds or accept donated displays to purchase these posters or framed documents, but are not mandated to spend money if they cannot afford it. The bill provides the exact text of the Ten Commandments, which includes ten religious directives such as "Thou shalt not kill" and "Honor thy father and thy mother." The state board of education is authorized to create rules for implementing this requirement, with the provision that any such rules must comply with existing state administrative regulations. The bill aims to ensure that the Ten Commandments are visibly displayed in educational spaces, though the specific placement and design are left to the discretion of individual school boards.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1994&year=2026&code=R