HR 3980 · 96th Congress · Education

A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide that an elementary or secondary school may not receive Federal funds unless the principal supervisor of such school certifies to the Commission of Education that the Pledge of Allegiance is a part of the daily program of such school.

Introduced 1979-05-07· Sponsored by Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1979-05-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide that an elementary or secondary school may not receive Federal funds unless the principal supervisor of such school certifies to the Commissioner of Education that the Pledge of Allegiance is a part of the daily program of such school.…

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