January 30, 2007, Introduced by Senators BIRKHOLZ, HARDIMAN, GILBERT, GARCIA and JANSEN 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 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 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.