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MS HB172
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
William Shirley
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AI Summary
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Requires school boards to have students recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag at the beginning of the first hour of class each school day, effective July 1, 2019
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Imposes a fine of $1,500.00 per violation on school districts found not in compliance with the daily pledge requirement
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Specifies that fines must be paid from local school district funds within 30 days of receiving notice, excluding federal funds, Mississippi Adequate Education Program funds, and other state funds
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Allows students and teachers to be excused from reciting the pledge without penalty if they object
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Changes Mississippi Code Section 37-13-7 to require the pledge be recited at the beginning of the first hour of class each day, rather than at least once per month
Legislative Description
"Pledge of Allegiance"; fine schools that fail to recite daily within the first hour of class.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019