To display the Ten Commandments in public schools
HB 4034 requires all West Virginia public elementary and secondary schools to display a specific version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates a durable poster or framed copy at least 16x20 inches, using the exact biblical text provided in the bill (including phrases like "I AM the LORD thy God"), legible from anywhere in the classroom. Schools must accept private donations meeting these standards if they lack compliant displays, and may replace non-compliant existing displays using public funds or donations. The law does not permit additional content on the displayed text.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To House Education
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Education then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Phil Mallow
RRepublican
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