School districts are responding to State Superintendent Ryan Walters' new guidelines, which mandate that schools establish policies making sure the American flag can be flown on campus.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.“We want our students to be patriotic, we want our students to fly the flag, we want them to honor the flag,” Walters said.Walters issued the new mandate one week after Edmond Public Schools told a student he was not allowed to fly a flag from his pickup, stirring up controversy across the state.Edmond’s superintendent responded with a letter to families saying that previous practices were designed to prevent the flag from being used disrespectfully.District officials said they will develop new policies to ensure the flag can be flown in a safe and respectful manner, with the Edmond superintendent writing that the district is proudly patriotic.>> Download the KOCO 5 appJust south of Edmond, Oklahoma City Public Schools said their legal team is comparing their current policies on the flag and the Pledge of Allegiance to the new state mandate.Mid-Del Schools officials said they are reviewing the new guidelines but made it clear the flag is flown throughout their campuses and proud to serve men and women in uniform and their families.Mustang Public Schools said that their board policy already requires the flag to be flown.Districts in Moore and Norman told KOCO 5 that they are also still reviewing the new mandate from the Oklahoma State Department of Education but believe they are already in compliance. Deer Creek Public Schools declined to comment on the issue.Top Headlines Endangered ‘ghost’ owls spotted in Iowa Hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and brother struck dead while riding bikes night before sister’s wedding Ryan Walters issues guidelines for ‘patriotic displays’ at Oklahoma schools Dallas police officer killed, 2 officers wounded and shooting suspect killed after chase, police say Oklahoma City metro business close to closing due to problem students