13-24-17.2. Right to post flag--Opportunity to recite pledge of allegiance--National anthem.
The right to post the United States flag shall not be limited or infringed upon in any public school classroom, public school building, at any public school event, or on any public school uniform. Each school district shall provide students the opportunity to salute the United States and the flag each day by reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States. A student may choose not to participate in the salute to the United States and the flag. However, a student who does not participate in the salute shall maintain a respectful silence during the salute. The national anthem may be sung during any school day or school event.
Source: SL 2002, ch 87, §1; SL 2014, ch 82, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 24 - School Grounds And Buildings
Section 13-24-1 - School board authority to purchase or lease land for school purposes.
Section 13-24-4 - Exchange of property with state, municipality, township, or county.
Section 13-24-5 - Oil and gas exploration and development leases authorized--Private or public sale.
Section 13-24-6 - Pooling and unitization of oil and gas development authorized.
Section 13-24-7 - Oil and gas leases not to interfere with school purposes.
Section 13-24-8 - Oil and gas proceeds paid into district general fund.
Section 13-24-10 - Maximum term of leases of school property--Bid requirements.
Section 13-24-11 - Equipment, maintenance, and repair of buildings and athletic fields.
Section 13-24-16 - Sanitary facilities and utilities required for school buildings.
Section 13-24-17 - Flagpole required--Display of flag.
Section 13-24-17.1 - Display of Ten Commandments permitted--Conditions.
Section 13-24-21 - Fee for use of school parking facilities.
Section 13-24-23 - National motto to be displayed in prominent location of public school.