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Legislators Urge Course in Flag Etiquette

April 15, 1997
By: Sarah Coleman
State Capital Bureau

A Senate election committee was urged to pass a house bill that would make it mandatory for Missouri youth to know the pledge of allegiance. Sarah Coleman has the story from Jefferson City.
Sarah Coleman
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OutCue: SOC A bill proposing that the history of the American flag be taught in elementary schools across Missouri was heard before a senate elections committee.

The bill would require schools to teach students about the American flag and what it represents.

House bill sponsor, Bill Boucher of Kansas City says that many Missouri students do not know the meaning of our country's flag or the pledge of allegiance.

Actuality:Bill Boucher
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OutCue: ...remove their hat.
Contents: Boucher says kids need to be taught about flag etiquette.

No one spoke in opposition to the bill.

Reporting from Jefferson City, I'm Sarah Coleman.