HCR010 | Concurrent Resolution Regarding the Pledge of Allegiance in Schools

Description
General Description: 

This resolution emphasizes the inspired ideas, principles, and values espoused in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Highlighted Provisions: 

The Legislature of the State of Utah, the Governor concurring therein, directs that the State Board of Education remind all LEAs of the obligation under statute and to take sufficient measures in ensuring that the Pledge of Allegiance is recited in every Utah classroom at the beginning of every school day.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HCR010
Year: 
2023
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 14, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Melissa G. Ballard
Republican - District 20
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
IND 2022-1 | Character Development Through Civics Education
Impact on Children: 

Teachers are to be reminded to recite the pledge of allegiance in the classroom during every school day.

Commission: 
Community Engagement
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations promote character development through civic education and the development of civic disposition by encouraging families to provide opportunities for students to discuss current events and civic issues in their home, participate in service and community outreach projects, and to engage civilly and respectfully in the community