Florida proposes requiring schools to display ‘In God We Trust’ motto

A bill moving through the Florida legislature would require every school and administrative building in the state to display “In God We Trust,” the official state motto.

Democratic Rep. Kimberly Daniels of Jacksonville said the initiative would help children learn the motto, which was designated by Florida back in 2006.

The bill received unanimous approval so far from both Democrats and Republicans.

“There’s a saying that if the foundation is destroyed, what can we do?” Daniels said before a House subcommittee approved the bill.

Republican Sen. Keith Perry of Gainesville filed an identical bill that has not been heard yet in Senate committees.