1. Assembly Bill No. 144–Assemblymen Parnell and Dini
  1. Joint Sponsor: Senator Jacobsen

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AN ACT relating to education; revising provisions governing patriotic observance in public

schools; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

 

 

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN

SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. NRS 389.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:

389.040 [There shall be at least 1 hour set aside each school week in

all graded schools and high schools in the State of Nevada for the purpose

of holding patriotic exercises.] Each public school shall set aside

appropriate time at the beginning of each school day for pupils to pledge

their allegiance to the flag of the United States. In addition, each public

school may set aside appropriate time during the school day for

additional patriotic observance.

Sec. 2. This act becomes effective on July 1, 1999.

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