LB691

Require school districts and private, denominational, and parochial schools to display the Ten Commandments in school buildings

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Nebraska LB691 requires public and certain private schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms and buildings.

Nebraska LB691 mandates that public school districts and governing boards of private, denominational, and parochial schools receiving state funds display the Ten Commandments in classrooms and school buildings. The display must feature the text in an easy-to-read font, be on a poster or framed document of at least eleven inches by fourteen inches, and include specific language. Schools are not required to spend funding on the display but may accept contributions or donations to cover costs.

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Calendar

Feb 24, 2025

1:30 PM

Education Hearing

Feb 24, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Feb 13, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 24, 2025

Jan 24, 2025

Legislature

Referred to Education Committee