Alabama voters to consider school prayer and patriotic measures

Measures headed to voters

Alabama voters are set to consider proposals involving three subjects in public life and schools: the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem and prayer in schools.

The measures would ask voters to weigh in on whether the state should address those subjects through changes considered at the ballot. The Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem are patriotic observances, while school prayer raises questions about religious expression in an educational setting.

What voters will consider

The proposals place the three issues together in the public discussion ahead of a vote. Voters will decide whether to approve or reject the measures when they appear on the ballot.

The ballot language will be important for voters reviewing the proposals. It will state what each measure would change and how a yes or no vote would affect Alabama law.

Next steps

Election officials will handle the ballot process, including the publication of the final wording and the election in which voters will consider the proposals. Voters can review the official ballot language before casting a vote.

The Black Belt News Network reported on the measures. The report links to the material related to the proposals and their consideration by Alabama voters.