158.175 Recitation of Lord's prayer and pledge of allegiance -- Instruction in proper respect for and display of the flag -- Observation of moment of silence or reflection. - Kentucky Statutes

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Page 1 of 1 158.175 Recitation of Lord's prayer and pledge of allegiance -- Instruction in proper respect for and display of the flag -- Observation of moment of silence
or reflection. (1) As a continuation of the policy of teaching our country's history and as an affirmation of the freedom of religion in this country, the board of education of a
local school district may authorize the recitation of the traditional Lord's prayer and
the pledge of allegiance to the flag in public elementary schools. Pupil participation
in the recitation of the prayer and pledge of allegiance shall be voluntary. Pupils
shall be reminded that this Lord's prayer is the prayer our pilgrim fathers recited
when they came to this country in their search for freedom. Pupils shall be informed
that these exercises are not meant to influence an individual's personal religious
beliefs in any manner. The exercises shall be conducted so that pupils shall learn of
our great freedoms, including the freedom of religion symbolized by the recitation
of the Lord's prayer. (2) The board of education of each school district shall establish a policy and develop procedures whereby the pupils in each elementary and secondary school may
participate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States at the
commencement of each school day. (3) The Kentucky Board of Education shall develop a program of instruction relating to the flag of the United States of America, including instruction in etiquette, the
correct use and display of the flag, and other patriotic exercises as may be related.
This program of instruction shall be provided to each public school for use in its
course of instruction. The program of instruction, at a minimum, shall include the
provisions of 4 U.S.C. secs. 1 to 3 and 4 U.S.C. secs. 5 to 9. (4) The board of education of each local school district may purchase or otherwise acquire and provide for display in each classroom copies of the Declaration of
Independence, the Gettysburg Address, and other documents the local board deems
significant to the history of Kentucky and the United States. (5) At the commencement of the first class of each day in all public schools, the teacher in charge of the room may announce that a moment of silence or reflection not to
exceed one (1) minute in duration shall be observed. Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 235, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts
ch. 476, Pt. IV, sec. 205, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 435,
sec. 3, effective July 15, 1988. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 339, sec. 1, effective
July 15, 1986. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 304, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1980. --
Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 145, sec. 1.