72-9928. Patriotic exercises; flag etiquette; observation of holidays. (a) The state board of education shall prepare for the use of the public schools a program providing for patriotic exercises the board deems to be expedient, under such instructions as may best meet the varied requirements of the different grades in such schools. The program of patriotic observation of every school district shall include:
(1) A daily recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America;
(2) instructions relating to flag etiquette, use and display; and
(3) provisions relating to the observance in public schools of Lincoln's birthday, Washington's birthday, Memorial day, and Flag day and such other legal holidays designated by law.
(b) The state board of education shall adopt any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of subsection (a).
History: L. 1907, ch. 319, § 3; R.S. 1923, 72-5308; L. 1969, ch. 310, § 23; L. 2001, ch. 79, § 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 99 - Miscellaneous Provisions
72-9928 Patriotic exercises; flag etiquette; observation of holidays.
72-9929 "Periods of silence" authorized.
72-9930 Sectarian doctrines; Holy Scriptures.
72-9931 Secret fraternity of school organization.
72-9933 Teacher exchange program; participation authorized.
72-9935 Employment of lobbyists; validation of prior expenditures; definitions.
72-9938 Notice of applicability of Kansas tort claims act to teachers; contents of notice.
72-9941 Severability provision for act contained in 1995 House Bill No. 2173.
72-9942 Severability provision for act contained in 2014 House Bill No. 2506.
72-9944 Kansas foster care children annual academic report card.