Education Law § 419-a · Article 9. School Buildings and Sites
Display of flags in classrooms
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§ 419-a. Display of flags in classrooms. The commissioner shall encourage public school authorities in the several cities and school districts of the state to display United States flags in the classroom of each school, and shall be authorized to accept donations of flags from individuals or civic organizations for distribution in such cities and school districts.
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- Law content up to date as of October 2, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/EDN419-A
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