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GA SB518

Bill

Status

Passed

5/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lee Hawkins

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 20-2-142 to require all elementary and secondary schools receiving state funds to include a study of the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag and the Georgia flag as part of the existing required curriculum on American institutions and ideals
  • Adds this requirement within the already-mandated course of study in U.S. and Georgia history and the essentials of the U.S. and Georgia Constitutions
  • Applies to all schools receiving state funds in any manner, with course offerings prescribed by the State Board of Education through its quality core curriculum
  • Sponsored by Senators Mullis, Rogers, Shafer, Hawkins, Staton, and others; passed the Georgia Senate

Legislative Description

Education; require study of the pledge of allegiance to the flag of United States and Georgia flag; American institutions and ideals

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Defense and Veterans Affairs3/30/2010
Education and Youth3/18/2010

Full Bill Text

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