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This bill, named the "Clint T. Ellison and Grady D. Eule School Flag Etiquette and Color Guard Act," establishes comprehensive guidelines for flag display and management in public and non-public schools in New Hampshire. The legislation requires schools to supply United States and New Hampshire state flags, with the option to accept flag-related donations, and mandates that these flags be at least 5 feet long and manufactured in the United States. Schools must develop rules for flag display, ensuring the United States flag is always displayed prominently and flies higher than other flags, with specific protocols for multiple flagpoles and flag placement. The bill introduces a student color guard program, requiring middle and high schools to designate at least 3-4 student volunteers to manage flag raising, lowering, and folding, with preference given to Junior ROTC students when available. Additionally, the bill restricts flag display on school property to only the U.S., New Hampshire state, and POW/MIA flags, with limited exceptions for educational purposes. The legislation also establishes a graduated penalty system for non-compliance, starting with warnings and potentially escalating to disciplinary actions and monetary penalties up to $1,000, which can be issued by the state board of education. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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