HB4103

Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4103 mandates public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in each classroom.

West Virginia HB4103 requires public elementary and secondary schools to display a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in each classroom. The poster must meet specific requirements, including a size of at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall, and the text must be legible from anywhere in the classroom. Schools can use public funds or private donations to obtain the required posters. If a school has surplus posters, they must offer them to other schools. The law applies starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

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History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Education then Judiciary

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House