Missouri Revised Statutes
Chapter 171 - School Operations
Section 171.021 - Schools receiving public moneys to display United States flag — requirement to recite Pledge of Allegiance once per school day — students not required to recite.

Effective - 28 Aug 2016, 2 histories
171.021. Schools receiving public moneys to display United States flag — requirement to recite Pledge of Allegiance once per school day — students not required to recite. — 1. Every school in this state which is supported in whole or in part by public moneys, during the hours while school is in session, shall display in some prominent place either upon the outside of the school building or upon a pole erected in the school yard the flag of the United States of America.
2. Every school in this state which is supported in whole or in part by public moneys shall ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America is recited in at least one scheduled class of every pupil enrolled in that school no less often than once per school day. Flags for display in individual classrooms may be provided by voluntary donation by any person. No student shall be required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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(L. 1963 p. 200 § 11-2, A.L. 2002 S.B. 718, A.L. 2016 S.B. 638)
(Source: RSMo 1959 § 163.030)

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Missouri Revised Statutes

Title XI - Education and Libraries

Chapter 171 - School Operations

Section 171.011 - School board may adopt rules and regulations.

Section 171.021 - Schools receiving public moneys to display United States flag — requirement to recite Pledge of Allegiance once per school day — students not required to recite.

Section 171.026 - Student programs on occupations and educational options, military forces may be represented.

Section 171.031 - Board to prepare calendar — minimum term — opening dates — exemptions.

Section 171.033 - Make-up of hours lost or cancelled, number required — exemption, when — waiver for schools, granted when — make-up hours not required for exceptional or emergency circumstances — half-day education programs.

Section 171.034 - Provision of food services by school districts eligible to reduce make-up days.

Section 171.051 - School holidays.

Section 171.053 - Participation in sanctioned program activities, excused absences allowed — state aid, computation for such activities.

Section 171.091 - Board may provide adult classes out of certain funds.

Section 171.096 - Board may permit use of school facilities for adult education purposes.

Section 171.098 - Board may authorize sale of class projects to pupils at cost.

Section 171.101 - Board may provide facilities and services for pupils living on federal lands.

Section 171.121 - District may be closed and required to transport pupils — apportionment of state aid.

Section 171.131 - Seventh and eighth grade pupils may be sent to another district — tuition, how paid.

Section 171.141 - Fraternities and sororities may be barred — enforcement.

Section 171.151 - Daily register required, contents of.

Section 171.171 - Full credit to be given work completed in accredited schools.

Section 171.181 - Preference given Missouri products in making purchase — certain seven-director school districts, board member selling to district prohibited, exceptions, penalty.

Section 171.185 - Materials recovery and recycling facility prohibited, when (city of Chesterfield).

Section 171.410 - Program may be taught to first graders, purpose.