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. Also, to require all public schools to have erect a flagstaff in a conspicuous place. An existing law already requires that they "display" the American flag.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To adopt a version of the bill that only has the pledge provision, with the flag provision now in Senate Bill 637.

To require public school districts to notify parents and children each year they have the right to object to saying the pledge of allegiance in class.

To require online charter "cyberschools" to offer students an opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance each school day.

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.