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Introduced
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
In Committee
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
Crossed Over
04/06/2021
04/06/2021
Passed
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2021
04/27/2021
Introduced Session
93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO CREATE THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Star-Spangled Banner Act, requires all public schools (K-12) and state-supported institutions of higher education in Arkansas to broadcast the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," at the start of school-sanctioned sporting events and at least once a week during school hours. The bill aims to foster patriotism and recognize the sacrifices of the military in defending the "American Experiment." Schools can choose to have the anthem performed live by their own music programs or have it played from a recording that adheres to rules set by the state's Divisions of Elementary and Secondary Education and Higher Education, respectively. The divisions are tasked with promulgating the necessary rules to implement this law by January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (24)
Mark Berry (R)*,
Jane English (R)*,
Bob Ballinger (R),
Howard Beaty (R),
Mary Bentley (R),
Craig Christiansen (R),
Joe Cloud (R),
Bruce Coleman (R),
Cindy Crawford (R),
Jim Dotson (R),
Jack Fortner (R),
Delia Haak (R),
Steve Hollowell (R),
Mark Lowery (R),
Robin Lundstrum (R),
Rick McClure (R),
Richard McGrew (R),
Keith Slape (R),
Brandt Smith (R),
Stu Smith (R),
Nelda Speaks (R),
DeAnn Vaught (R),
Dave Wallace (R),
Danny Watson (R),
Last Action
Notification that HB1831 is now Act 958 (on 04/27/2021)
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