(RNS) — A parent opposing the measure said the proposal was unnecessary because a state statute already requires schools' display of the state flag, which includes the motto. The Florida state flag.

However, it has only been the state motto since 2006, according to the Florida Department of State. The motto is a slight variation of Florida’s first motto, “In God is our Trust.” ...

Patriotic displays of the Florida state motto — "In God We Trust" — may soon find their way to Florida’s public schools, thanks to a new bill recently passed by the Florida Legislature.

Bennett explained that even though the “motto” had been everywhere, on everything, it was not official. In 2005, two Florida fourth graders, who asked not to be named in this story, were given ...

The "In God We Trust" motto has been a feature of Florida's state seal since 1868 and its state flag since 1900. The measure to force public schools to display the religious motto is included in a ...

The words "In God We Trust" were officially adopted as the national motto in the 1950s. The motto was a part of Florida's state seal approved in 1868. ...

A Florida House Democrat has introduced a bill aimed at expanding the display of the national motto, "In God We Trust," in public schools across the state. Rep. Kimberly Daniels, D-Jacksonville ...

Florida needs a new state slogan. “In God We Trust,” while reverential, lacks an authentic Florida focus. On a web site listing every state motto, a wiseacre noted, “God left Florida a long ...

As students return to school this week in Florida, they will see something new: "In God We Trust." Gov. Scott signed a bill in March that requires all schools to display signs with the state motto ...