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AL SB258

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Steve Livingston

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2019

AI Summary

SB258 Summary

  • 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.

  • All students must be given the opportunity each school day to voluntarily recite the pledge of allegiance.

  • Students who refuse to recite the pledge of allegiance may not be punished or penalized for that refusal.

  • Passed the Alabama Senate on April 18, 2019 with a vote of 33 Yeas and 0 Nays.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education Policy4/18/2019
Education Policy4/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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