Key Votes
SB 223 - Requires Public School Students to Recite Pledge of Allegiance - Key Vote
Utah Key Votes
Stages
- March 27, 2012 Executive Signed
- March 6, 2012 House Bill Passed
- Feb. 28, 2012 Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 15, 2012 Introduced
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Stage Details
Legislation - Signed (Executive) - March 27, 2012
Signed by Governor Gary Herbert
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (48-25) - March 6, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Requires Public School Students to Recite Pledge of Allegiance
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that requires the daily recital of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools.
Highlights:
- Requires the Pledge of Allegiance to be recited at the beginning of each school day in each public school classroom in the state (Sec. 1).
- Requires the recitation of the Pledge to be led by a student chosen by the classroom teacher on a rotating basis (Sec. 1).
- Authorizes a student to be excused from recitation if requested in writing by the student’s parent or legal guardian (Sec. 1).
- Requires teachers to place a notice in a conspicuous place that informs students that they have the right to refuse to recite the Pledge (Sec. 1).
- Requires teachers to inform students of the following at least once a year (Sec. 1):
- Participation in the Pledge is voluntary and not compulsory;
- It is acceptable for someone to choose not to participate in the Pledge for religious or other reasons; and
- Students should show respect for students who choose not to participate.
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (28-0) - Feb. 28, 2012
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Feb. 15, 2012
Title: Requires Public School Students to Recite Pledge of Allegiance
Sponsors
- Aaron Osmond (UT - R)
- Bill Wright (UT - R) (Out Of Office)
