As the school year resumes, concerns are rising after the William S. Hart Union High School District board approved displaying “In God We Trust” on the wall in the district boardroom. The July 20 decision is cited alongside claims about the founders and the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause.
WHO:William S. Hart Union High School District board; board president Joe Messina
WHAT:Board approval to display “In God We Trust” in the district boardroom
WHEN:Jul 20, 2026
WHERE:William S. Hart Union High School District boardroom (Santa Clarita Valley)
WHY:The board approved the display during the school-year ramp-up, prompting debate over founders’ intent and the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause.
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