MichiganHouse-passed text would require flags where pupils recite the pledge
In the House-passed text, school boards would display a U.S. flag wherever pupils recite the pledge, using a prominent place, stand, or post.
What it does
School boards would display a U.S. flag at least 2 feet by 3 feet in each classroom or other instructional place where pupils recite the pledge.
Argument forPupils could see a U.S. flag during the pledge when schools display one in each place where they recite it.
Argument againstSchools could face added costs and work to provide and display a flag in every place where pupils recite the pledge.
More detail
The House-passed text would require school boards to display a U.S. flag. The requirement covers each classroom or other instructional place where pupils recite the pledge of allegiance.
Where do you stand?
Choose your position
Tell your reps
Take a position to see your representatives and ways to contact them.
Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONLatest
- Oct 1PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
- Sep 23transmitted
- Vote recorded passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #374 Yeas 76 Nays 27 Excused 0 Not Voting 7. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 23passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #374 Yeas 76 Nays 27 Excused 0 Not Voting 7Passed House
- Sep 23read a third timeMinor
- Sep 23placed on immediate passage
- Sep 23placed on third reading
- Sep 23substitute (H-1) adopted
- Sep 23read a second timeMinor
- Sep 23placed on second reading
- Sep 23motion to discharge committee approved
- Sep 23rule suspended
- Sep 1per Rule 40 referred to Committee on Government Operations
- Sep 1bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
- Aug 27referred to Committee on Education and WorkforceMinor
- Aug 27read a first timeMinor
- Aug 27introduced by Representative Rep. Matt MaddockIntroduced
Education