HB1148 (2020) Compare Changes


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1 New Section; State Motto. Amend RSA 189 by inserting after section 17-a the following new section:

189:17-b State Motto.

I. To the extent funds are available, a school board may provide a durable poster or framed copy of the national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust" for display in each school building in the district. A school board may accept nonpublic funds or in-kind contributions to implement this section.

II. In the event the display of the national motto is challenged in court, the office of the attorney general shall defend the display. The school and the school board shall be held harmless for complying with this section.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 New Section; State Motto. Amend RSA 189 by inserting after section 17-a the following new section:

189:17-b State Motto.

I. To the extent funds are available, a school board may provide a durable poster or framed copy of the national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust" for display in each school building in the district. A school board may accept nonpublic funds or in-kind contributions to implement this section.

II. In the event the display of the national motto is challenged in court, the office of the attorney general shall defend the display. The school and the school board shall be held harmless for complying with this section.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.