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The phrase "In God We Trust" soon could be emblazoned on the wall of every Indiana school classroom under legislation being considered at the Statehouse by the Senate Education Committee.

Senate Bill 131 would mandate all public and charter schools display a "durable poster or framed picture" in each classroom and library with the words "In God We Trust" printed at least 4 inches tall and 15 inches wide, along with similar-sized representations of the United States and Indiana flags.

Under the plan, schools would be responsible for the cost of printing, framing and installing the phrase and image in every classroom by July 1, unless the posters themselves are donated or schools are provided donated funds to cover the expense.

State Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, the sponsor of the measure, said Hoosier students should be aware "In God We Trust" is the national motto of the United States, and displaying the motto in classrooms will help guarantee students learn that.

"I think this is a good way to remind our students what the national motto is," Kruse said.