Bill > HB231

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require all public K-12 schools in Alabama to conduct two daily activities at the start of the first class each school day: first, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag (with student participation being voluntary), and second, conducting a prayer that reflects Judeo-Christian values. If a local school board or school is suspected of not complying with this requirement, the State Superintendent of Education will investigate the alleged violation. Should the Superintendent determine that there is a continued pattern of intentional non-compliance, the state will withhold 25% of state funding from that local board of education for the following fiscal year, with the potential for further funding reductions if non-compliance continues. The proposed amendment would become part of the state constitution if approved by a majority of voters in a special election. The ballot for this election will include a description of the amendment and provide "Yes" and "No" voting options, allowing Alabama voters to directly decide whether to implement this requirement for daily Pledge of Allegiance and prayer in public schools.

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