HB 4034 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

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.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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