patriotic youth groups; school access

HB 2724 allows public school principals to permit patriotic youth groups (defined as organizations serving under-21s with educational patriotism goals, like state affiliates of groups listed in specific U.S. Code sections) to address students during the first quarter of each school year. Principals must approve requests submitted within the first two weeks, and schools may accept materials from these groups for direct student distribution on school property. The bill prohibits schools from denying equal access or discriminating against such groups based on membership criteria or oaths of allegiance to God and country. It specifically applies to schools and eligible patriotic youth groups, creating a new requirement for school access during designated times.