The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 121A.11, subdivision 3, to require that all public and charter school students recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily, as opposed to the previous requirement of reciting it one or more times each week. The recitation can be conducted by individual classroom teachers or through a school intercom system by a designated person. Additionally, local school boards or charter school boards may waive this requirement annually by a majority vote.

The bill also maintains provisions allowing students and teachers to decline participation in the recitation of the pledge. It mandates that school districts or charter schools with student handbooks include a statement informing individuals of their right to opt out of the recitation for personal reasons, and emphasizes the importance of respecting others' choices regarding participation. Furthermore, if a local school board or charter school board waives the recitation requirement, they may establish their own policies regarding the Pledge of Allegiance.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 121A.11