Indiana § 20-30-3-5 - National motto
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§ 20-30-3-5. National motto
Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), each school corporation and charter school may place a durable poster or framed picture representing:
(1) the national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust"; and
(2) an accurate representation of the:
(A) United States flag; and
(B) Indiana state flag;
which may be positioned under the national motto described in subdivision (1);
in each school library and classroom within the school corporation or charter school.
(b) The durable poster or framed picture described in subsection (a) may be at least eleven (11) inches in height by seventeen (17) inches in width. The dimensions of the national motto described in subsection (a)(1) may be at least four (4) inches in height by fifteen (15) inches in width and include print large enough to fill the dimensions established by this subdivision.
(c) If a school corporation or charter school places a poster or framed picture under subsection (a), the representation of the United States flag and the Indiana state flag as described in subsection (a)(2) must comply with any applicable federal or state laws concerning the design, dimensions, or presentation of the respective flags.
As added by P.L.155-2020, SEC.14.
IC 20-30-4Chapter 4. Student Graduation Plan
20-30-4-1"Student" 20-30-4-1.5Repealed 20-30-4-2Consultation with school counselor and parents; graduation plan; student duties 20-30-4-3Students with disabilities; individualized education programs 20-30-4-4Repealed 20-30-4-5Individual courses or programs 20-30-4-6Review of plan
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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