The new law is among the most restrictive governing displays of flags, and is part of a polarizing debate focused on the Pride flag and other expressions of L.G.B.T.Q. support.

Utah has become the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings. Republican Gov.

Gov. Cox said he agreed with the “underlying intent” of the bill to make classrooms politically neutral but thought it went too far in regulating local governments.