Committee advances bill limiting flags in schools after amendment adding 'banners' and exceptions
The committee advanced HB 11‑32 to restrict display of unauthorized flags in public schools, adopting an amendment to add 'banners' and clarify school‑sponsored displays; members debated First Amendment concerns and penalty language before a 10–8 committee vote.
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The House Education Committee advanced House Bill 11‑32, which would prohibit display of certain flags in public schools, after adopting an amendment that adds "banners" to the items covered and clarifies school‑sponsored displays. Representative Freeman, the sponsor, introduced amendment 20260767h to address issues raised at the public hearing and to ensure that school sports‑team insignia would be treated consistently.
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