Students in Idaho schools in the past year may have started seeing more prominent posters displaying the national motto, “In God We Trust,” in their classrooms.
The Idaho Statesman reports that is because of a law Idaho legislators passed last year requiring school districts and universities to display these posters or framed copies in “conspicuous” places if they’re donated and meet certain requirements.
The law applies to all public educational institutions under the control of the State Board of Education or the board of regents of the University of Idaho, which includes school districts, colleges and universities.
The display must feature a representation of the U.S. or Idaho flag.
It must also only contain black, white, gold or silver in the background, lettering and framing, and it can’t identify the donor or have any other logos.
The West Ada school board approved a new policy Monday to comply with the law, with no discussion.
