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MS HB398
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Donnie Scoggin
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AI Summary
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Authorizes school principals to permit representatives of patriotic societies to speak to students during school hours beginning with the 2019-2020 school year.
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Defines "patriotic society" as organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code intended to serve young people under 21 years of age.
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Limits each patriotic society to one speaking day per academic school year, approved by the principal, for a maximum of 10 minutes.
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Requires patriotic societies to provide written notice to the principal of their intent to speak, with the principal providing written approval of the specific date and time.
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Effective date: July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Patriotic societies; authorize principal to allow to speak to the student body on importance of civic duty.
Last Action
Tabled
2/12/2019