2026 House Bill 6302

Education: school districts; requirement to display an American flag in classrooms; provide for.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1347 (MCL 380.1347), as amended by 2012 PA 320.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

Requires that a U.S. flag be prominently displayed in every classroom or instructional site where the Pledge of Allegiance is recited, in addition to existing requirements for flag display on school grounds.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 27, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Matt Maddock (R-51) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Timothy Beson (R-96), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62) and Rachelle Smit (R-43)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

Sept. 1, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Sept. 23, 2026

Discharged from committee

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Matt Maddock (R-51)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 76 to 27 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Oct. 1, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Education