File:  IMDB - Flag Display

The superintendent or building principal shall see that the United States flag is prominently and permanently displayed in each academic classroom when classes are in session.  The flag displayed shall measure no less than either 12 x 18 inches if in a frame or 2 x 3 feet if on a flagstaff.

The United States and Colorado flags shall be displayed on a flagpole on the administration building or on the administration building grounds at all times during days while school is in session except during inclement weather.  The flag displayed shall measure no less than 3 x 5 feet in size.

Traditional customs and practices of displaying the flags of the United States and of Colorado shall be observed.  Flags shall be handled with respect at all times. 

The United States flag or any depiction or representation of the flag displayed for public view and permanently attached to any part of school buildings or grounds shall conform with federal laws regarding flag displays and use.  However, temporary displays of instructional or historical materials or student work products used as part of a lesson that includes the flag shall be allowed even if they do not conform with federal law as long as they are not permanently affixed or attached.

Individuals shall have the right to reasonably display the flag of the United States on their own person or personal property as long as such display does not disrupt the educational process or cause a safety concern.

Adopted:  January 2003

Revised:  May 25, 2004

LEGAL REFS.:  C.R.S. 22-32-109 (1)(s)(flag displays at administration buildings)

C.R.S. 27-2-108 (2)(c)(3) and (4)(duty to display U.S. flag in classrooms)

C.R.S. 27-2-108.5 (personal display of flag)

4 U.S.C. Section 7 (position and manner of display)

CROSS REF:  JICA, Student Dress Code

JJC, School Displays