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AL HB572

AL HB572
Public K-12 schools; required to adopt policies for broadcast of Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week during school hours


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Introduced
03/05/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Public K-12 schools; required to adopt policies for broadcast of Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week during school hours

AI Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to the Alabama Constitution that would require each local board of education to establish policies for every public K-12 school under its authority to broadcast the first stanza of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the national anthem, at least once a week during school hours, or allow for its performance by a school-sanctioned music program using original sheet music from the Library of Congress. The bill also includes background information on the history of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and outlines the process for holding an election to vote on this proposed constitutional amendment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Pending House Education Policy (on 03/05/2026)

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