NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A bill passed by Tennessee lawmakers earlier this year requiring public schools in Tennessee to prominently display “In God We Trust” will go into effect when the new school year begins.
The measure requires schools to display the motto in a prominent location, either as a plaque, artwork, or in some other form.
The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Susan Lynn, says the “motto and founding documents are the cornerstone of freedom and we should teach our children about these things.”
The “National Motto Act” passed quietly at the Tennessee General Assembly in April.