Bill
LB 426
Bill 1 SummaryBill Number: LB 426Title: Authorize an American flag education program and change provisions relating to the distribution of lottery funds used for educationStatus: P
Bill Number: LB 426
Title: Authorize an American flag education program and change provisions relating to the distribution of lottery funds used for education
Status: Placed on General File with AM586
Introduced: January 17, 2025
Key Points:
- Requires all public, private, denominational, and parochial schools to offer a one-hour American flag education program for grades 5-8
- The program will teach topics like the U.S. Flag Code, flag etiquette, and the flag's historical context
- Schools can collaborate with local veterans' organizations to develop and present the program
- Each student will receive a 3' x 5' American flag and a flag etiquette booklet
- Funding for the program will come from lottery funds or private donations
- AM586 removes the lottery funding and instead creates a grant program for schools to purchase American flags
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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