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State lawmakers moved a bill requiring Alabama public schools to play the national anthem weekly, despite concerns over making it a constitutional amendment.
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national anthem stories
Legislature
The bill would also require boards to decide whether to host a voluntary time of prayer and bible reading.
Legislature
State lawmakers are planning another attempt to mandate weekly national anthem broadcasts or performances in K-12 public schools.
Legislature
The legislation would require K-12 public schools to broadcast the national anthem at least once a week during school hours.
Legislature
It would require public schools to play the first stanza of the national anthem at least once a week.
Legislature
It would require public K-12 schools to broadcast the Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week.
Legislature
The bill would require the national anthem to be performed at least once a week at every public school and at sporting events.
Legislature
Sen. Gerald Allen introduced the legislation that would require schools to play the national anthem at least once per week.
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