National motto, displayed, schools
EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to provide for the display of the national motto in certain circumstances.

RS30140 / H0105

The purpose of this bill is to display the United States national motto in public school buildings. This will affirm for students, staff and the general public the historical and ongoing significance of our nation’s motto, “IN GOD WE TRUST” It shall be in all educational institutions under the general supervision, governance, or control of the state board of education or the board of regents of the University of Idaho in conspicuous place in each building of the school or institution. It shall be in the form of a framed poster or plaque paid for by private donations.

There is no fiscal impact to the state general fund or to any other government entity. All National motto signs shall be paid for by private donations.

Bill Events
Date Description
02/08 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
02/09 Reported Printed and Referred to Education
02/14 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
02/15 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
02/16 U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, February 20, 2023
02/20 U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
02/21 U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
02/22 U.C. to be returned to Education Committee
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