H3217

Display of Ten Commandments in public schools

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Requires South Carolina public schools to display the Ten Commandments in each classroom.

The bill mandates that each public elementary, middle, and secondary school in South Carolina display a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The display must meet specific requirements, including legible text size and typeface. If a school already has a display that does not meet these requirements, it must replace it using public funds or by accepting a private donation. Schools can also donate surplus posters to other schools. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
14
RRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 22

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope

Apr 8, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow

Jan 28, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: C.Mitchell, Long, Oremus, Gibson, Lawson, Burns, Magnuson, Edgerton