6117 - Ceremonies, Observances, and the Pledge of Allegiance

Last Updated Date: 10/02/2023

Adoption Date: 10/05/2015

Appropriate activities shall be held for the following: George Washington’s birthday, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, Native American Heritage Day, Constitution Day, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, and Thanksgiving Day on the day or week preceding or following such holiday, if the school is in session.

The flags of the United States of America and the State of Nebraska shall be prominently displayed on the school grounds on each day such school is in session. All flag displays shall be in accordance with the standards prescribed for the display of the flag of the United States of America.

Each of the District's schools shall establish a period of time during the school day, when a majority of the students are scheduled to be present, during which time students will be led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in the presence of the flag of the United States of America. Student participation in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance shall be voluntary. Students not participating in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance shall be permitted to silently stand or remain seated but shall be required to respect the rights of those students electing to participate.

Legal Reference:

Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-705; Neb. Rev. Stat 79-707
Neb. Rev. State 79-708;
Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-724;
NDE Rule 10;
70 Federal Register 55507 (Constitution Day)