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FL H1403

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Douglas Broxson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires written notice of a student's right not to participate in the pledge of allegiance to be published in the student handbook or similar publication, rather than posted in a conspicuous place
  • Expands the parental opt-out to excuse students not only from reciting the pledge, but also from standing and placing the right hand over the heart
  • Requires students without a written parental exemption to show full respect to the flag by standing at attention during the pledge
  • Effective date: July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Pledge of Allegiance

Last Action

Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7029 (Ch. 2016-237)

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/9/2016
Education Appropriations Subcommittee2/1/2016
K-12 Subcommittee1/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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