A new law requires public schools in South Dakota to write 'In God We Trust' in large type and display the message in 'prominent' locations

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• In South Dakota, government officials have passed a bill to bring the saying back to prominence in public schools, The Washington Post reported.
• Called the "In God We Trust" bill, the law states that any public school in South Dakota must display the phrase in at least 12 inches by 12 inches font and "in a prominent location."
• Senator Phil Jensen who sponsored the bill said he sees this law as a "historical reaffirmation of the principles our country was founded on." Critics say it violates the First Amendment.
• This year alone, 10 other US states have introduced or passed similar laws at their public schools.
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"In God We Trust" has long been printed on US currency, but many believe the adage is now outdated and doesn't reflect the values of all Americans.

In South Dakota, however, government officials have passed a bill to bring the saying back to prominence in public schools, The Washington Post reported. Called the "In God We Trust" bill, the law states that any public school in South Dakota must display the phrase in at least 12 inches by 12 inches font and "in a prominent location."

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