Why we oppose HB1345 & HB1132

WHY WE OPPOSED HB 1132

HB 1132 specifically targets non-government related flags which may be used to celebrate an individual’s community, heritage, achievements, or other historically, or educationally-relevant topics.

HB 1132 includes strict enforcement policies which would unfairly target educators, which could include loss of license and monetary fines for educators or school officials who wish to incorporate non-sanctioned flags into their classroom or school environment for any reason.

HB 1132 attempts to apply this blanket policy on both public and charter schools.

See more details about HB 1132 here.
Read the full text of HB 1132 here.

WHY WE OPPOSED HB 1345

HB 1345 includes much of the same text of HB 1132 with the addition of rules regarding treatment of government-issued flags, and the establishment of a color guard at both public and non-public schools.

HB 1345 is unnecessary because existing flag codes exist for the United States flag, and the state flag, as well as any other official government-issued flag being flown on public school grounds. Existing flag code already dictates rules and regulations regarding the display and treatment of these flags.

HB 1345 specifically targets non-government related flags which may be used to celebrate an individual’s community, heritage, achievements, or other historically, or educationally-relevant topics.

HB 1345 includes strict enforcement policies which would unfairly target educators, which could include loss of license and monetary fines for educators or school officials who wish to incorporate non-sanctioned flags into their classroom or school environment for any reason.

HB 1345 attempts to apply this blanket policy on both public and nonpublic schools.

See more details about HB1345 here.
Read the full text of HB1345 here.