The bill amends the Revised School Code to enhance the requirements for displaying the United States flag in public schools. It mandates that each school district board must purchase or possess a flag of at least 4 feet 2 inches by 8 feet, along with a flag staff and necessary appliances for display. The flag staff must be erected on the school building or in a conspicuous location on the school grounds, and the flag must be displayed on the flag staff during school hours, except in inclement weather when it should be prominently displayed inside the school building.

Additionally, the bill requires that a United States flag be displayed, hoisted, draped, or placed in a stand or post in a prominent location in each classroom or instructional site where students recite the Pledge of Allegiance. This amendment aims to ensure that the flag is not only displayed outside but also visible within classrooms, reinforcing the importance of patriotism and national identity among students.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1347