THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

In accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 10-230(c), the Board of Education shall ensure that a period of time is set aside each school day to allow those students who wish to do so the opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.  This policy shall not be construed to require any person to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, should he or she choose not to do so.

Legal References:

                        Connecticut General Statutes Section 10-230

Approved:  September 17, 2002

Amended:  August 19, 2014

Previous Policy Number: IC8

The national flag will be displayed in classrooms and on school grounds in accordance with Connecticut State Statutes.

Custodians shall be responsible for the display of the national flag on school buildings during the proper hours when school is in session. No flag shall be left flying overnight without proper illumination.

Legal Reference:

Connecticut General Statutes, Section 10-230