Mississippi HB494 would allow public and charter schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms by January 1, 2027.
Mississippi HB494 would amend state law to permit public and charter schools to display the Ten Commandments in a prominent location within each school facility by January 1, 2027. The display must be on a poster or framed document at least 11 inches by 14 inches, with the Ten Commandments text as the central focus. The display may also include a context statement about the historical role of the Ten Commandments in American public education. The bill allows schools to use donated funds or displays to cover the costs.
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