❌ HB117
Enact The Pledge of Allegiance Act
Current Status: In House Committee (Education)
Summary
The bill requires the Pledge of Allegiance to be recited in schools, mandates school boards to adopt policies regarding the recitation, and ensures that no student is required to participate. It also prohibits altering the words of the pledge and encourages lessons related to the American flag and pledge of allegiance.
Rationale
The bill imposes a requirement for the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of personal liberty and freedom of expression. While it allows for non-participation, the mandatory nature of the policy and the emphasis on patriotism may be seen as government overreach, thus leading to low alignment scores.
Risks and Concerns
- Potential coercion of students to participate despite non-participation clause.
- Increased government control over educational content and practices.
- Promotion of nationalism over individual rights.