Introduced
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To require classes in public schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance each day. The bill would prohibit compelling a student to recite the pledge.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To adopt a substitute version of the bill that also requires schools to ensure that a student who doesn't say the pledge isn't bullied for it.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require that students have an opportunity to say the pledge, but not require them to say it.
The amendment failed 11 to 25 (details)
Passed in the Senate 31 to 5 (details)
To require students in public schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance each day. However, the bill would prohibit compelling a student to recite the pledge if parents or the student complains, and would require schools to ensure that a student who doesn't say the pledge is not bullied for it. It would also requires flags in each classroom and over each school building.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details. This version was superseded by another substitute with more changes.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To adopt a version of the bill that only has the flag provision, with the pledge provision now in House Bill 4934.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require the state to reimburse local school districts for the cost of the flags the bill would require.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require online charter "cyberschools" to display an image of the American flag on every web page.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)
To require there be an American flag in each classroom and over each school building.
Passed in the Senate 32 to 6 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
