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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 807
SECTION:
OPERATIONS
TITLE:
OPENING EXERCISES/
FLAG DISPLAYS
ADOPTED:
December 21, 2006
REVISED:
April 22, 2010
807. OPENING EXERCISES/FLAG DISPLAYS
1.
Purpose
The Board adopts this policy to ensure that all district schools comply with state and
federal laws concerning flag displays and opening exercises while respecting the
rights of individuals.
2.
Authority
SC 771
A United States flag shall be displayed on or near each school building during
school hours, in clement weather and at other times determined by the Board.
SC 771
A United States flag shall be displayed in every classroom.
SC 771
Title 22
Sec. 12.10
Each student shall be required to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance
or the National Anthem during opening exercises. A student may refuse to recite the
Pledge of Allegiance or salute the flag based on religious conviction or personal
belief.
A student who declines to participate in opening exercises shall maintain a respectful
attitude throughout the exercises.
SC 1516.1
Opening exercises may include a period of silent prayer or meditation.
School Code
771, 1516.1
PA Code
Title 22
Sec. 12.10