Senate Education Committee Approves Pennycuick Measure to Require Public Schools to Display the POW/MIA Flag

HARRISBURG - The Senate today approved legislation (Senate Bill 835) sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to require the POW/MIA flag be displayed at any public school in the Commonwealth that already displays the American flag, provided the school can reasonably accommodate it.

"The POW/MIA flag is a powerful symbol recognizing and honoring the courageous men and women of our Armed Forces who remain prisoners of war or missing in action," said Pennycuick. "Our proposal amends the Commonwealth's Public-School Code, which already outlines requirements regarding the display of the American flag, to also provide for the display of the POW/MIA flag whenever the U.S. flag is flown and space permits. In doing so, we reinforce the importance of remembering those who served and highlight our shared responsibility to recognize their contributions and the sacrifices of their families."

By displaying this flag, schools also demonstrate their commitment to supporting military families and educating students about the importance of service.

The bill now goes to the full Senate for consideration.

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