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- Referred to education
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Directs the commissioner of education to prepare an American flag history to urge participation in the pledge of allegiance and indicate recognition of sacrifices
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Darryl Towns
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the pledge of allegiance
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill will authorize the commissioner to establish an annual course of study of the history of the American flag in an effort to encourage the participation of its recitation among the students and faculty of the schools in New York State. The annual course of study of the history of the American flag will focus on the sacrifices that were made by those men and women who have served in the armed forces of the united States in defense of our country.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill amends Subdivision 1 of section 802 of the education law, as amended by chapter 601 of the laws of 1996, to authorize the commissioner to prepare an annual course of study of the history of the American flag to focus attention on the sacrifices made by the men and women who have served in the armed forces.
Justification
All too often, the daily pledge of allegiance has been disregarded and little effort has been made in schools to encourage participation in the pledge's recitation.
This legislation would require the Commissioner to prepare an annual course of study of the history of the American flag in an effort to promote student's awareness of the importance of reciting the pledge of allegiance.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
The State Education Department estimates a State fiscal implication $285,000 for 2010-11. The teaching of this new curriculum would be optional to local school districts, resulting in no local mandate.
Effective date
This act shall go into effect 180 days after it shall have become a law.
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