West Virginia advances academy mandate on 'In God We Trust'

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West Virginia public schools will soon display the phrase "In God We Trust"

A bill recently passed by the state senate became law.

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The bill was introduced by Republican Sen Mike Azinger.

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He said “Children may be in trouble at home. But let them come to school and say we believe in God.

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. Other states, Texas, Kentucky, South Dakota, Louisiana, including Utah, have already passed similar laws.

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The bill is now before the West Virginia House of Delegates.

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Public k-12 schools and public institutions of higher education must display the official motto of the United States.

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Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law on July 30, 1956 making "In God We Trust" the official US national motto.

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Azinger said ‘It was adopted during a time of disunity in America’ and now I think that’s where we are in America in many ways.’

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