2333: Flag Exercises

Flag exercises will be conducted in each classroom at the beginning of the school day and at the opening of all school assemblies. Students not reciting the pledge of allegiance will maintain a respectful silence while either seated or standing. When feasible, the salute to the flag or the national anthem will be rendered immediately preceding interschool events.

The United States flag will be displayed upon or near every public school , except during inclement weather.

Legal References

• RCW 28A.230.140 United States flag — Procurement, display, exercises — National anthem

Management Resources

• Policy News, August 2001 A Few Civil Liberty Reminders
• Policy News, December 1999 Students and ACLU raise flag issue