MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2006 Regular Session

To: Education

By: Representative Jennings, Akins, Gregory, Hamilton (6th), Markham

House Bill 517

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO TEACH THE SONG "HAIL TO THE CHIEF" TO THE SCHOOL BAND AND AUTHORIZE THE BAND TO PERFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  Any public school within the State of Mississippi may teach the patriotic song, "Hail to the Chief" to the school's band and allow the band to perform such song.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2006.