2010 Idaho Code
TITLE 33 EDUCATION
CHAPTER 16 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
33-1602 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION -- NATIONAL FLAG AND COLORS -- NATIONAL ANTHEM -- "AMERICA" -- CITIZENSHIP.

TITLE 33

EDUCATION

CHAPTER 16

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

33-1602. United States constitution -- National flag and colors -- National anthem -- "America" -- Citizenship. (1) Instruction in the Constitution of the United States shall be given in all elementary and secondary schools. The state board of education shall adopt such materials as may be deemed necessary for said purpose, and shall also determine the grades in which such instruction shall be given.

(2) Instruction in the proper use, display and history of and respect for the American flag and the national colors shall be given in all elementary and secondary schools. Such instruction shall include the pledge of allegiance to the flag, the words and music of the national anthem, and of "America."

(3) Every school board of trustees shall cause the United States flag to be displayed in every classroom during the school hours of each school day.

(4) Every public school shall offer the pledge of allegiance or the national anthem in grades one (1) through twelve (12) at the beginning of each school day.

(5) No pupil shall be compelled, against the pupil’s objections or those of the pupil’s parent or guardian, to recite the pledge of allegiance or to sing the national anthem.

[(6)](3) Instruction in citizenship shall be given in all elementary and secondary schools. Citizenship instruction shall include lessons on the role of a citizen in a constitutional republic, how laws are made, how officials are elected, and the importance of voting and of participating in government. Such instruction shall also include the importance of respecting and obeying statutes which are validly and lawfully enacted by the Idaho legislature and the congress of the United States.