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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 23Ch. 4Art. 1§ 38117 School Flag Display Requirements

§ 38117 School Flag Display Requirements

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§ 38117 School Flag Display Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Every school must have a big American flag outside, raised during school days and holidays if the weather is good.
  • •Every classroom must have a smaller American flag inside during school hours.
  • •The school board must make sure these rules are followed.

Example

A school forgets to put up the flag on a sunny school day.

The school board must make sure the big flag is raised outside and small flags are in every classroom. If they don’t, they’re breaking the rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 38117 School Flag Display Requirements

The governing board of each school district throughout the state shall provide for each schoolhouse under its control, a suitable Flag of the United States, which shall be hoisted above each schoolhouse during all school sessions and on school holidays, weather permitting. The governing board of each school district shall provide smaller and suitable United States Flags to be displayed in each schoolroom at all times during the school sessions. The governing board of each school district shall enforce this section. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardschool districtFlag of the United Statesschool sessionsschool holidays

Related Statutes

  • § 15746 School District Fund Transfers
  • § 17385 School District Property Conveyances
  • § 17386 School District Quitclaim Deeds
  • § 38111 School District Purchasing Authority
  • § 38119 School District Property Leasing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 38117.
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