In seminary, we use the Church-published KJV of the bible. Parents and youth may choose other translations to augment their personal study and on occasions teachers may draw on the simpler language of another translation if they feel it is necessary or helpful.
Please refer to the following from the church website:
Generally, members use a Church-preferred or Church-published edition of the Bible in Church classes and meetings. This helps maintain clarity in discussions and consistent understanding of doctrine. Other Bible translations may also be used. When members encounter doctrinal discrepancies between Bible translations, they should refer to the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, and teachings of latter-day prophets.
Some individuals may benefit from translations that are both doctrinally clear and also easier to understand. Examples of such translations can be found in the list below. The Bible can be difficult to understand. It would be appropriate to use a simpler Bible translation for youth and children or any who would benefit.
English
Holy Bible, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1611: King James, first edition
1769: King James, Oxford edition
1979: King James, Church edition
2013: King James, revised
Examples of Other Translations (by Reading Level)
9th–11th Grade:
English Standard Version (ESV)
New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
6th–8th Grade:
New International Version (NIV)
New Living Translation (NLT)
New King James Version (NKJV)
3rd Grade:
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)