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H.R. 1356 (98th)

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 Commissioner of Education that the Pledge of Allegiance is a part of the daily program of such school.

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Introduced

8 February 1983

Last action

15 February 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

Sponsors

Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

21 July 2025

Education

Summary

Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit a local educational agency from making any Federal funds provided under such Act available to any elementary or secondary school unless the school's principal supervisor certifies to the Commisioner of Education that the Pledge of Allegiance is a part of the school's daily program.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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