SB 280 requires the phrase, which is the national motto, in a "conspicuous location within a common area of the main building [...] that is accessible to the public" in public elementary and secondary schools and state institutions of higher education. The display must be funded by private donations.

"Our students will learn that here in West Virginia we do value God, family, and country," Morrissey said, adding that "our faith in God has propelled America through 250 years of success, and by God, we're not gonna stop now."

The governor also framed the move as part of a broader education reform agenda. "As governor, one of my top priorities is to improve West Virginia's educational rankings," he said. "To do that, we must focus on academics and remove classroom distractions. The bills I signed today will help ensure a brighter future for students in the Mountain State."

Supporters say that religious displays such as "In God We Trust" or the Ten Commandments on public property are integral to emphasizing the role of faith in America's formation and prosperity dating back to the nation's founding and do not constitute an impermissible "establishment of religion."

The phrase "separation of church and state," frequently invoked in opposition to religious content on public grounds, comes not from the Declaration of Independence or US Constitution but from a letter by Thomas Jefferson supporting religious liberty... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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