HB1612

Requires school districts to display the Ten Commandments in each building and classroom in the school district

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1612 mandates school districts to display the Ten Commandments in every building and classroom starting January 1, 2027.

Missouri HB1612 requires school districts to display the Ten Commandments in each building and classroom starting January 1, 2027. The display must be at least eleven inches by fourteen inches, with the text in a large, readable font. School boards and governing boards can use their funds or donations to purchase these displays. The nature of the display is determined by each board, and they can also accept donated displays. The bill does not require a specific type of display beyond these requirements.

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)