TO: The Administrator Addressed
SUBJECT: Celebrate Freedom Week and Change in Pledge to the Texas Flag
DATE: July 30, 2007
Two acts passed by the 80th Legislature take effect in the 2007 – 2008 school year. They are House Bill (HB) 708, relating to Celebrate Freedom Week in public schools, and HB 1034, relating to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag.
HB 708
Celebrate Freedom Week has been moved from the week of November 11 to the
week of September 17, effective beginning with the 2007 – 2008 school year. The purpose of Celebrate Freedom Week is “to educate students about the sacrifices made for freedom in the founding of this country and the values on which this country was founded….” Sunday is considered the first day of the week in the legislation. For more information regarding Celebrate Freedom Week, please visit: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ssc/whatsnew/freedom/freedom.htm
HB 1034
The pledge of allegiance to the state flag has been changed to add “one state
under God.” This act takes effect immediately. The pledge to the Texas flag now is: “Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God,
one and indivisible.”
If you have any questions, please contact Rosemary Morrow, Division of Curriculum, 512-463-9581.
Sincerely,
Sharon Jackson
Deputy Associate Commissioner
Standards and Alignment