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S4769Senate2013-2014 Session

Relates to instruction relating to the flag

Sponsor Patrick M. GallivanSD-59+1 co-sponsorAffects Education
Status
In Senate Committee
Education
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. Gallivan

Senator · Senate District 59

Chair, Crime Victims, Crime And Correction

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Print number 4769a
  2. Amend and recommit to education
  3. Referred to education
  4. Committed to rules
  5. Advanced to third reading
  6. 2nd report cal.
  7. 1st report cal.969
  8. Referred to education

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S4769A

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to instruction relating to the flag

Purpose

This bill will authorize the commissioner to establish an annual course of study of the American flag in an effort to encourage participation in the recitation of the pledge of allegiance. The annual course of study of the American flag will focus on the history and evolution of the American flag, the history and evolution of the pledge of allegiance, and 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 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 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 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

To be determined. The teaching of this new curriculum would be optional to local school districts, resulting in no local mandate.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on September 1, 2014, with provisions.

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