§ 7-105. Patriotic observances
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MD Code, Education, § 7-105
§ 7-105. Patriotic observances
(a) This section is enacted so that the love of freedom and democracy, shown in the devotion of all true and patriotic Americans to their flag and country, shall be instilled in the hearts and minds of the youth of America.
(b) Each county board shall:
(c) Each county board shall:
(3) Require all students and teachers in charge to stand and face the flag and while standing give an approved salute and recite in unison the pledge of allegiance as follows: “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.”
(d) Any student or teacher who wishes to be excused from the requirements of subsection (c)(3) of this section shall be excused.
(e) Each county board may provide for any other patriotic exercises it considers appropriate under the regulations and instruction that best meet the requirements of the different grades in the schools.
Credits
Added by Acts 1978, c. 22, § 2, eff. July 1, 1978.
Formerly Art. 77, § 77.
MD Code, Education, § 7-105, MD EDUC § 7-105
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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