HB 1609 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Enacts provisions governing flags displayed in public school classrooms

This bill requires Missouri public schools receiving public funds to display the U.S. flag prominently during school hours, either outside the building or on a yard pole. It mandates that schools ensure the Pledge of Allegiance is recited at least once daily in at least one class per student, though no student may be compelled to participate. The bill permits classrooms to display only four specific flags: the U.S. flag, Missouri state flag, POW/MIA flag, or the school's own flag, banning all other flags. These requirements apply directly to all public schools in Missouri supported by public funding.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 1, 2025
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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