2006 Utah Code - 53A-13-101.6 — Instruction on the flag of the United States of America.

     53A-13-101.6.   Instruction on the flag of the United States of America.
     (1) In accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the State Board of Education shall provide by rule for a program of instruction within the public schools relating to the flag of the United States.
     (2) The instruction shall include the history of the flag, etiquette, customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag, and other patriotic exercises as provided by Sections 36 U.S.C. 170 to 177.
     (3) (a) The pledge of allegiance to the flag shall be recited:
     (i) at the beginning of the day in each elementary public school in the state; and
     (ii) once a week at the beginning of a school day in each public secondary school in the state.
     (b) Each student shall be informed by posting a notice in a conspicuous place that the student has the right not to participate in reciting the pledge.
     (c) A student shall be excused from reciting the pledge upon written request from the student's parent or legal guardian.

Amended by Chapter 57, 2003 General Session