HB 2525 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools

HB 2525 requires all West Virginia public elementary and secondary schools to display a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The display must be at least 16 inches wide by 20 inches tall, include the exact biblical text listed in the bill (including the full wording from "I AM the LORD thy God" to "nor anything that is thy neighbor's"), and be visible from anywhere in the classroom. Schools must accept private donations meeting these specifications if they lack compliant displays, and may replace non-compliant existing displays using public funds or donations. The bill directly affects all public K-12 schools in West Virginia, mandating a specific religious text in every classroom.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 17, 2025 Last action Feb 17, 2025
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Feb 17, 2025
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Feb 17, 2025
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Feb 17, 2025
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