"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Any student or teacher who objects to reciting the oath of allegiance shall be excused from participating without penalty.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 13 - Curriculum; School Year and Attendance
§ 37-13-1. Uniform system of free public schools
§ 37-13-3. Doctrinal, sectarian or denominational teaching
§ 37-13-4. Voluntary participation in prayer generally
§ 37-13-7. Pledges of allegiance to United States and Mississippi flags
§ 37-13-9. Curriculum committee
§ 37-13-21. Health education programs
§ 37-13-41. Reports by school superintendents as to type and amount of work performed in each grade
§ 37-13-59. Career education; state coordinator; cooperation by state colleges and universities
§ 37-13-60. Career education; implementation of program by school districts; funding