Gov. Kristi Noem has signed bills into law allowing firearms to be carried in the South Dakota Capitol building and requiring public schools to prominently display "In God We Trust."

People with an enhanced concealed carry permit can bring firearms into the Capitol beginning July 1. They must notify the Highway Patrol superintendent at least 24 hours in advance and provide the dates that they will be carrying a firearm in the Capitol.

"The state Capitol is already a safe place thanks to the dedicated men and women of our Highway Patrol. With this law in place, law-abiding citizens with the proper permit will be able to carry in the Capitol, just like they can in so many other places," Noem said in a statement.

The Capitol carry bill was one of several firearm bills considered by the Legislature this year. South Dakota residents and visitors will also be able to carry concealed handguns without a permit statewide beginning July 1 after Noem signed it into law earlier this year.

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Every public school will be required to prominently display the national motto, "In God We Trust," beginning in the 2019-20 school year, according to a bill signed into law by Noem this week. The bill requires the display to be easily readable and no smaller than 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide. A prominent location is defined as a school entryway, cafeteria or other common area where students are likely to see it, according to the bill.

Whether to require the display was a sticking point between the Senate and the House during the legislative session. The Senate Education Committee changed the bill's language to allow public schools to display it, but not require it, and the House State Affairs Committee changed it back to a requirement. The House then added a section stating that if displaying the phrase results in a lawsuit, the state attorney general will provide legal representation at no cost to the school district or school board and the state will assume financial responsibility for any legal expenses related to the lawsuit.

So far, ACLU South Dakota hasn't received much feedback about the law, said Janna Farley, the organization's communication director.

“All students – those of any faith or those of none – should be welcome in our public schools," said Heather Smith, ACLU of South Dakota's executive director. "We hope that our schools already teach students a comprehensive history of our nation and South Dakota. There is much more to that than a motto.”