53A-13-101.6 - Instruction on the flag of the United States of America. - Utah Statutes

53A-13-101.6. Instruction on the flag of the United States of America.
(1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, theState Board of Education shall provide by rule for a program of instruction within the publicschools relating to the flag of the United States.
(2) The instruction shall include the history of the flag, etiquette, customs pertaining tothe display and use of the flag, and other patriotic exercises as provided by Sections 36 U.S.C.170 to 177.
(3) (a) The pledge of allegiance to the flag shall be recited:
(i) at the beginning of the day in each elementary public school in the state; and
(ii) once a week at the beginning of a school day in each public secondary school in thestate.
(b) Each student shall be informed by posting a notice in a conspicuous place that thestudent has the right not to participate in reciting the pledge.
(c) A student shall be excused from reciting the pledge upon written request from thestudent's parent or legal guardian.

Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session