American history
documentation; schools
HB 2311 allows a teacher or administrator to read or post the national motto, “In God We Trust,” regardless of the fact that the materials may contain religious references, quotations or illustrations.
HB 2311 failed to pass the Education Committee.
Current statute allows a teacher or administrator in any school to read or post in any school building copies or excerpts of the following materials: the national motto, the national anthem, the pledge of allegiance, the preamble to the constitution of this state, the declaration of independence, the Mayflower compact, writings, speeches, documents and proclamations of the founding fathers and the presidents of the United States, published decisions of the United States Supreme Court and Acts of the United States Congress.