HB 2724 Summary

• Allows principals of public schools to permit representatives from patriotic youth groups to address students during school hours in the first quarter of each academic year to discuss educational interests and civic involvement.

• Representatives must submit verbal or written requests to the principal within the first two weeks of the school year, and the principal may approve requests with specified dates and times.

• Principals may accept and distribute materials from patriotic youth groups directly to students, with the option to review materials for approval before distribution.

• Prohibits public schools from denying equal access, fair meeting opportunities, or discriminating against patriotic youth groups, including based on membership criteria or oaths of allegiance to God and country.

• Defines "patriotic youth group" as organizations serving individuals under 21 with an educational purpose promoting patriotism and civic involvement that are either federally chartered under specified U.S. Code chapters or state affiliates of such organizations.