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Alabama bill would require schools to play ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

BY: - May 5, 2023

The Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Wednesday approved a bill that would amend the state Constitution to require schools to play “The Star-Spangled Banner” at least once a week during school hours.  The committee approved SB 238, sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, on an 8-3 vote, with some committee members asking why the […]