The Brief A proposed bill could require D.C. classrooms to display American flags and offer time to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Under current DC policy, all District-owned buildings are required to display the American and D.C. flags. A newly proposed bill could require Washington, D.C. schools to display the American flag and set aside time for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Under D.C. policy and federal flag protocol, all District-owned buildings, including schools, are required to fly the American flag and D.C. flag on their grounds. In June, Sen. Moody introduced a separate bill aiming to ensure more American flags are made in the US and bought with federal funds.