Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6302: Education: school districts; requirement to display an American flag in classrooms; provide for. Amends sec. 1347 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1347).
Status: In committee, October 1, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1347 (MCL 380.1347), as amended by 2012 PA 320.
From the engrossed text, September 23, 2026:
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1347 (MCL 380.1347), as amended by 2012 PA 320. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1347. (1) For each public school building it operates, the board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy shall purchase or possess a United States flag of a size of not less than 4 feet 2 inches by 8 feet, flag staff, and the necessary appliances for displaying the flag upon on the flag staff; shall erect the flag staff on the public school building or on a conspicuous place upon on the school grounds; and shall display the flag upon on the flag staff at all times during school hours, inclement weather excepted, in which case the flag shall must be prominently displayed within the school building. (2) In addition to the display of the flag at the school required under subsection (1), the board or board of directors shall ensure that a United States flag of a size not less than 2 feet by 3 feet is displayed, hoisted, draped, or placed in a stand or post in a prominent location in each classroom or other instructional site in which pupils recite the pledge of allegiance to the flag …
Sponsors
- Maddock, Matt (R, 51) · primary sponsor
- Beson, Timothy (R, 96)
- St. Germaine, Alicia (R, 62)
- Smit, Rachelle (R, 43)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
- : PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
- : transmitted
- : passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #374 Yeas 76 Nays 27 Excused 0 Not Voting 7
- : read a third time
- : placed on immediate passage
- : placed on third reading
- : substitute (H-1) adopted
- : read a second time
- : placed on second reading
Votes
- passed; given immediate effect (September 23, 2026): 76 yea, 27 nay, passed
Subjects: State agencies (existing): education, Education: school districts
Common questions
- What is HB6302?
- HB6302 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Education: school districts; requirement to display an American flag in classrooms; provide for. Amends sec. 1347 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1347).
- What does HB6302 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1347 (MCL 380.1347), as amended by 2012 PA 320.
- What is the status of HB6302?
- In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6302?
- Maddock, Matt (R, 51), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6302?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6302
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