HB1609

Enacts provisions governing flags displayed in public school classrooms

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1609 mandates the display of certain flags in public school classrooms and requires the Pledge of Allegiance to be recited daily.

Missouri HB1609 establishes rules for flag displays in public school classrooms. It mandates that public schools display the U.S. flag, the Missouri state flag, the POW/MIA flag, or the school's flag in classrooms. Other flags are prohibited unless provided by voluntary donation. Additionally, the Pledge of Allegiance must be recited daily in at least one class, though students are not required to participate. The bill also requires schools to display the U.S. flag outside or on a pole in the school yard during school hours.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)