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AL HB339
Bill
Status
5/16/2019
Primary Sponsor
Nathaniel Ledbetter
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 16-43-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to require the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag be conducted at the beginning of each school day in public K-12 schools.
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All students attending public kindergarten, primary, and secondary schools shall be given the opportunity each school day to voluntarily recite the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag.
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Students who refuse to recite the pledge of allegiance may not be punished or penalized for that refusal.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
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Passed by the House on April 16, 2019, amended and passed by the Senate on May 7, 2019, with House concurrence on May 15, 2019.
Legislative Description
Schools, public, pledge of allegiance to U.S. flag, required to be conducted at the beginning of each school day, Sec. 16-43-5 am'd.
Education
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 10:01 a.m. on May 16, 2019.
5/16/2019