AB 56 Wisconsin Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: requiring the display of the national motto in public schools and on public buildings. (FE)

AB 56 requires all state agencies, local governments, and public schools to display the national motto "In God We Trust" in specific locations. Public buildings must show it on a poster, framed document, or wall (at least 11x14 inches, in English, and visible to the public), while schools must display it in every classroom starting in the 2026-27 school year. The bill mandates these displays within six months of the law taking effect, with detailed size, format, and visibility requirements. It directly affects public school districts, charter schools, and all state/local government buildings.
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Representatives Goeben, Gustafson, Behnke, Brill, Gundrum, Knodl, Kreibich, Murphy, Tittl, Tusler and Wichgers; cosponsored by Senators Tomczyk and Nass
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