1. (1) An LEA shall:

   1. (a) ensure that any patriotic, civic, and character education programs are consistent with the requirements of Sections 53G-10-302, 53G-10-304, and 53G-10-204;
   2. (b) provide the setting and opportunities to teach patriotic values associated with the flag of the United States by example; and
   3. (c) make information about the flag, respect for the flag, and civility toward any during patriotic activities available on the LEA's website.

2. (2) An LEA shall provide instruction in United States history and government that includes the following:

   1. (a) a study of forms of government including:

      1. (i) a republic;
      2. (ii) a pure democracy;
      3. (iii) a monarchy; and
      4. (iv) an oligarchy.

   2. (b) political philosophies and economic systems including:

      1. (i) socialism;
      2. (ii) individualism; and
      3. (iii) free market capitalism.
   3. (c) the United States' form of government: a compound constitutional republic; and

   4. (d) the flag of the United States and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag consistent with:

      1. (i) Subsection 53G-10-304(2);
      2. (ii) Section 76-9-601;
      3. (iii) the plan of the social studies Core curriculum in grades kindergarten through six; and
      4. (iv) Subsection 53G-10-304(3).

KEY: curricula, patriotic education, civic education, character education

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2024

Notice of Continuation: June 7, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53G-10-304; 53E-3-401(4)