S.B. 223
         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AMENDMENTS

Senate Floor Amendments

Amendment 1 February 27, 2012 6:01 PM



Senator Howard A. Stephenson proposes the following amendments:

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             39      student's parent or legal guardian.
    
  (d)(i) At least once a year students shall be instructed that:

    (A) participation in the pledge of allegiance is voluntary and not compulsory; and
    (B) not only is it acceptable for someone to choose not to participate in the pledge of allegiance for religious or other reasons, but students should show respect for any student who chooses not to participate.
    (ii) A public school teacher shall strive to maintain an atmosphere among students in the classroom that is consistent with the principles described in Subsection (3)(d)(i).  


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