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HB 3041

To display the Ten Commandments in public schools

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scot Heckert and 4 co-sponsors

HB 3041: To display the Ten Commandments in public schools OverviewBill Number: HB 3041 Title: To display the Ten Commandments in public schoolsStatus: To House EducationIntroduce

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Bill Summary · HB 3041

HB 3041: To display the Ten Commandments in public schools

Overview

Bill Number: HB 3041
Title: To display the Ten Commandments in public schools
Status: To House Education
Introduced: February 19, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HB 3041 is to require the display of the Ten Commandments in a prominent location within all public school buildings across the state. The bill's supporters argue that this would promote moral values and ethics among students, while also acknowledging the historical and cultural significance of the Ten Commandments.

Key Provisions

  • Mandates the display of a framed copy of the Ten Commandments in a visible location within every public elementary, middle, and high school building
  • Requires the Ten Commandments display to be at least 16 square feet in size and placed in a high-traffic area easily seen by students and staff
  • Allows for voluntary student-led discussions about the Ten Commandments during non-instructional time
  • Prohibits the use of public funds to remove or obscure the Ten Commandments displays

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Public school students, teachers, and administrators would be required to display and potentially discuss the Ten Commandments as part of their educational environment
  • Parents and community members may have varying opinions on the appropriateness of displaying religious texts in public schools
  • Civil liberties groups have expressed concerns that the bill could violate the separation of church and state and infringe on students' religious freedoms

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 3041 has been referred to the House Education Committee for initial consideration. If approved by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full House vote. If passed by the House, it would move to the Senate for further review and potential amendments before a final vote. The bill's supporters hope to see it enacted into law before the start of the next school year, though its path through the legislative process remains uncertain.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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