2026 Alabama Amendment 4

2026 Alabama Amendment 4
November 3, 2026
Broadcast The Star-Spangled Banner in Public Schools Amendment

Alabama Amendment 4, also known as the Broadcast The Star-Spangled Banner in Public Schools Amendment, is a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that will appear on the ballot in the U.S. state of Alabama on November 3, 2026, concurrent with the 2026 United States elections.

Background and impact

Amendment 4 proposes that public schools must broadcast the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner at least once per week. Republican state senator Gerald Allen introduced the bill, and it passed the Alabama Senate 22-5 in March 2026. It then passed the state house 75-27.

Endorsements

Yes

State legislators

  • Gerald Allen, state senator from the 21st district (2010–present)

Results

Alabama Amendment 4
Choice
For
Against
Total
Source: Secretary of State of Alabama

References

  1. ↑ Barrett, Anna (March 4, 2026). "Alabama Senate-passed bill would require weekly national anthem broadcasts in schools". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Alabama Amendment 4, Broadcast The Star-Spangled Banner in Public Schools Amendment (2026)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ Henry, Bryan (March 5, 2026). "National anthem could soon be part of school day in Alabama". WBRC. Retrieved October 18, 2026.