S.264

Flags at Every School

Introduced·3/11/25

North Carolina S264 mandates the display of U.S. and North Carolina flags in classrooms and on school grounds, and requires daily recitation of the.

North Carolina S264 requires local boards of education to adopt policies for displaying U.S. and North Carolina flags on school grounds and in classrooms. It mandates daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and age-appropriate instruction on the flag's meaning and historical origins. Importantly, these policies do not compel students to stand, salute, or recite the Pledge. The bill also appropriates funds for purchasing flags and applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

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History

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 11, 2025

Senate

Filed