S.B. 21
         PATRIOTIC EDUCATION

House Floor Amendments

Amendment 1 February 28, 2000 9:08 AM



Representative Perry L. Buckner proposes the following amendments:

1.    Page 1, Line 20:    After line 20 insert:
        " (3) (a) The pledge of allegiance to the flag shall be recited at the beginning of the day in each elementary and secondary public school in the state.
         (b) Each student shall be informed by posting a notice in a conspicuous place that the student has the right not to participate in reciting the pledge.
         (c) A student shall be excused from reciting the pledge upon written request from the student's parent or legal guardian. "