R277-475-5. Requirements

  A. Education about the flag and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag shall be taught and modeled following the plan of the social studies Core Curriculum in grades kindergarten through six.

  B. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag shall be recited by students at the beginning of each school day in each public school classroom in the state, consistent with Subsection 53G-10-304(3).

  C. At least once a year students shall be instructed that:

  (1) participation in the Pledge of Allegiance is voluntary and not compulsory;

  (2) it is acceptable for an individual to choose not to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance for religious or other reasons; and

  (3) students should show respect for individuals who participate and individuals who choose not to participate.

  D. A public school teacher shall strive to maintain an atmosphere among students in the classroom that is consistent with the principles described in R277-475-5C.