§ 6-61-106 - Course in United States Constitution and American institutions and ideals required.
6-61-106. Course in United States Constitution and American institutions and ideals required.
(a) All colleges and universities in this state that are sustained or in any manner supported by public funds shall give instructions in the essentials of the United States Constitution, including the study of and devotion to American institutions and ideals.
(b) No student in the colleges, universities, or other educational institutions shall receive a certificate of graduation without previously passing a satisfactory examination upon the provisions and principles of the United States Constitution.
(c) The instruction provided for in subsection (a) of this section shall be given in all junior and senior classes of colleges, universities, and educational institutions.
(d) Willful neglect or failure on the part of the president or teacher or other officer of any normal or other school or college to observe and carry out the requirements of this section shall be sufficient cause for the dismissal or removal of that party from his or her position.