SB-0072, As Passed Senate, March 15, 2005
January 25, 2005, Introduced by Senators BIRKHOLZ, GARCIA, ALLEN and GOSCHKA and referred to the Committee on Education.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled
"The revised school code,"
(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1304.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1304. (1) The board of a school district, local act
school district, or intermediate school district or board of
directors of a public school academy shall ensure that the pledge
of allegiance to the flag of the United States is offered each
school day to public school pupils in the public schools it
operates.
(2) The board of a school district, local act school district,
or intermediate school district or board of directors of a public
school academy may, at its discretion, provide that the pledge of
allegiance to the flag of the United States or the national anthem,
or both, as determined by the board or board of directors, is
offered at after-school events, including, but not limited to,
interscholastic athletic events, in at least grades 9 to 12.
(3) A pupil shall not be compelled, against the pupil's
objections or those of the pupil's parent or legal guardian, to
recite the pledge of allegiance.