Introduced
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To require classes in public schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance each day. The bill would prohibit compelling a student to recite the pledge. Also, to require all public schools to have erect a flagstaff in a conspicuous place. An existing law already requires that they "display" the American flag.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To adopt a version of the bill that only has the pledge provision, with the flag provision now in Senate Bill 637.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require public school districts to notify parents and children each year they have the right to object to saying the pledge of allegiance in class.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require online charter "cyberschools" to offer students an opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance each school day.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)
To require classes in public schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance each day. The bill would prohibit compelling a student to recite the pledge.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)
