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MO HB499

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Shane Roden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the required frequency of Pledge of Allegiance recitation in Missouri public schools from once per week to once per school day
  • Requires the Pledge to be recited in English in at least one scheduled class for every enrolled pupil
  • Permits U.S. flags for individual classroom display to be provided through voluntary donations by any person
  • Maintains existing protection that no student shall be required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance
  • Retains requirement that public schools display the U.S. flag on the building exterior or on a pole in the school yard during school hours

Legislative Description

Specifies that the Pledge of Allegiance must be recited at least once per school day in schools supported by public funds

Last Action

Executive Session Held (S) - Voted do pass

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Education3/2/2015
Emerging Issues in Education2/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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