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158.195 Reading and posting in public schools of texts and documents on American history and heritage.

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158.195 Reading and posting in public schools of texts and documents on American history and heritage. Local boards may allow any teacher or administrator in a public school district of the <br>Commonwealth to read or post in a public school building, classroom, or event any <br>excerpts or portions of: the national motto; the national anthem; the pledge of allegiance; <br>the preamble to the Kentucky Constitution; the Declaration of Independence; the <br>Mayflower Compact; the writings, speeches, documents, and proclamations of the <br>founding fathers and presidents of the United States; United States Supreme Court <br>decisions; and acts of the United States Congress including the published text of the <br>Congressional Record. There shall be no content-based censorship of American history or <br>heritage in the Commonwealth based on religious references in these writings, <br>documents, and records. Effective: July 14, 1992 <br>History: Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 170, sec. 4, effective July 14, 1992.