Arkansas § 1-4-133 - Display of national motto.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 1-4-133 — Display of national motto., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-4-133. Display of national motto.
If funds under subsection (b) of this section are available, local school superintendents, local building administrators, or chief administrators of the public schools in this state, or institutions of higher education, or their respective designees, and the administrative officials of state agencies, or their respective designees, shall prominently display in a conspicuous place in a location described in subdivision (a)(2) of this section a durable poster or framed copy containing: The national motto of the United States, “In God We Trust”. The national motto shall: Be easily readable on a poster or framed copy of at least eleven inches by fourteen inches (11" x 14"); Be the central focus of the poster or framed copy; and Be displayed in a large font size; An accurate representation of the United States flag, which shall be under the national motto; and An accurate representation of the Arkansas state flag or flags. The durable posters or framed copies donated or purchased under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be displayed in each: Public institution of higher education and elementary and secondary school library and classroom in this state; and Public building or facility in this state that is maintained or operated by state funds. The copies or posters authorized under this section shall either be donated or shall be purchased solely with funds made available through voluntary contributions to the local school boards, local building governing entity, or the Building Authority Division.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 1-4-133
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 1-4-133 cover?
Section 1-4-133 ("Display of national motto.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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