School districts in South Dakota would be required to display a poster or document at least 8 inches by 14 inches with the Ten Commandments in every classroom, printed in large, easy-to-read font. The law also requires schools to display historical statements near the Ten Commandments posters explaining their role in early American education. This creates a new requirement for public schools to include this religious text in their classrooms.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 37. H.J. 245
House of Representatives Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 42, NAYS 26. H.J. 244
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 7. H.J. 1
Education Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Education H.J. 172
First Reading House H.J. 145
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 18, NAYS 17. S.J. 116
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 115
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 99
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 88
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 2
Education Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Education S.J. 58
First Reading Senate S.J. 14
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-034
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-029
Motion to amend
Do Pass Amended
Education — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Education — Do Pass