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MI HB4934
Bill
Status
10/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Cotter
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AI Summary
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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.
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Prohibits compelling students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance against their objections or those of their parent or legal guardian.
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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.
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Defines "Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States" as the pledge prescribed in 4 USC 4.
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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