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Board discusses new state flags-and-banners law; questions raised about electronic displays, parking‑lot signs and 'hostile nation' definition
Summary
On first reading, district leaders reviewed a newly enacted Idaho law regulating flags, banners and electronic displays in schools; board members asked how the law defines nations 'engaged in hostile action' and whether administrators should pre‑approve electronic displays.
The Lake Pend Oreille School District Board on Sept. 9 held a first reading of a new state law that places limits on flags, banners and other political displays on school property and specifies four narrow exceptions for electronic displays.
Superintendent Bechnermeyer and staff presented a succinct draft procedure intended to reflect the statute and make requirements clearer for patrons and staff. The law speaker noted was enacted this year; the superintendent said the district’s…
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