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‘In God We Trust’ signs must now be displayed in all Florida schools

Starting this week, public schools in Florida will be required to display signs with the official state motto — “In God We Trust.”

The phrase will be posted in “a conspicuous place” after being endorsed by Democratic Rep. Kimberly Daniels, who is the leader of a Christian ministry, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill back in March, requiring “each district school board” to display it inside “all of the schools of the district and in each building used by the district school board.”

“This motto is inscribed on the halls of this great capitol and inked on our currency, and it should be displayed so that our children will be exposed and educated on this great motto, which is a part of this country’s foundation,” Daniels told House committee members while pushing the bill.

“Something so great should not be hidden,” she said.

While “In God We Trust” has been part of Florida’s state seal since 1868 and on the state flag since 1900, it has only been the state motto since 2006. The previous motto was “In God is our Trust.”