Bill > HB1398

This bill updates Missouri state law regarding flag displays in public schools by establishing clear guidelines for which flags can be displayed in classrooms. The bill requires that all public schools display the United States flag either on the outside of the school building or in the school yard during school hours, and mandates that the Pledge of Allegiance be recited at least once per school day in each student's scheduled class. The new provisions specifically allow public schools to display four types of flags in classrooms: the U.S. flag, the Missouri state flag, the POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) flag, and the school's own flag. Importantly, the bill explicitly prohibits the display of any flags other than these four in public school classrooms. The legislation also reaffirms that no student can be compelled to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, and notes that classroom flags may be provided through voluntary donations. This bill appears to be aimed at standardizing and limiting flag displays in public school classrooms while ensuring patriotic symbols are present in educational settings.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1398&year=2025&code=R