The bill mandates that public schools in Washington state provide instruction on the meaning and history of the Pledge of Allegiance, starting no later than the 2025-26 school year. This requirement is added to the existing law, which already stipulates that school districts must display the United States flag and conduct flag exercises at the beginning of the school day and during school assemblies. Students who choose not to recite the pledge are required to maintain a respectful silence.

Additionally, the bill directs the office of the superintendent of public instruction to make available curricular resources related to the pledge's meaning and history in the library of openly licensed courseware. This aims to support the implementation of the new instructional requirement in schools.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.230.140
Substitute Bill: 28A.230.140