Introduced by Rep. Kevin Cotter R-Mt. Pleasant on September 13, 2011
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.
Referred to the House Education Committee on September 13, 2011
Reported in the House on June 6, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on September 12, 2012
The substitute failed by voice vote in the House on September 12, 2012
Substitute offered by Rep. Kevin Cotter R-Mt. Pleasant on September 12, 2012
To adopt a version of the bill that only has the pledge provision, with the flag provision now in Senate Bill 637.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on September 12, 2012
Amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Irwin D-Ann Arbor on September 12, 2012
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.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on September 12, 2012
Amendment offered by Rep. Vicki Barnett D-Farmington Hills on September 12, 2012
To require online charter "cyberschools" to offer students an opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance each school day.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on September 12, 2012