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AL SB258
Bill
Status
4/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Steve Livingston
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AI Summary
SB258 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 kindergarten, primary, and secondary schools.
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All students must be given the opportunity each school day to voluntarily recite the pledge of allegiance.
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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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Passed the Alabama Senate on April 18, 2019 with a vote of 33 Yeas and 0 Nays.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
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
Pending third reading on day 16 Favorable from Education Policy
5/2/2019