H.F. 2598 was amended to include language that calls for the adult person in charge of the class or school to discuss the history and reasons for recitation of the pledge of allegiance at the beginning of the school year. Students will be informed that those choosing not to participate for personal reasons will not be considered unpatriotic.

Special Orders
HF2598 (Reiter) Schools pledge of allegiance recitation requirement. Third Reading. Final Passage as amended Roll Call - 54-8

The Senate will reconvene on Monday, April 29, 2002 at 10:00 am.