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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) All public schools, commencing with preprimary school through and including high school, shall commence each day with the following pledge:
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
(b) Any person not wishing to participate in the “pledge of allegiance” is exempt from participation and need not participate in the pledge.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 16. Education § 16-22-11. Pledge of allegiance - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-16-education/ri-gen-laws-sect-16-22-11/
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