Charleston, WV (WOAY) – West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed bills to remove cell phones from classrooms and to have the U.S. Motto displayed in schools.
According to a media release, the Governor put his signature on House Bill 2003 and Senate Bill 280 at a news conference joined by legislators, students, and supporters at Lincoln Middle School on April 29, 2025.
“As Governor, one of my top priorities is to improve West Virginia’s educational rankings,” said Governor Morrisey. “To do that, we must focus on academics and remove classroom distractions. The bills I signed today will help ensure a brighter future for students in the Mountain State.”
House Bill 2003 gives local County Boards of Education the authority to prohibit the use of personal electronic devices in classrooms, and Senate Bill 280 requires West Virginia public schools to display the U.S. Motto, “In God We Trust.”
