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MI HB4934

Bill

Status

Passed

10/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Cotter

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies to offer students an opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance each school day beginning with the 2013-2014 school year.

  • Prohibits compelling students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance against their objections or those of their parent or legal guardian.

  • Mandates that school boards and building administrators ensure students are not subject to penalties or bullying for choosing not to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

  • Defines "Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States" as the pledge prescribed in 4 USC 4.

  • Effective October 5, 2012, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 637 of the 96th Legislature.

Legislative Description

Education; school districts; opportunity for students to recite the "Pledge of Allegiance" in public schools each school day; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1347a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0637'11

Education, school districts

Last Action

Assigned Pa 321'12 With Immediate Effect

10/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Education9/13/2011

Full Bill Text

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