A proposal that would allow certain “patriotic organizations” to speak with students in public school classrooms got initial approval Thursday from a House panel. The House Choice & Innovation Subcommittee unanimously approved the bill (HB 1317), which would allow representatives from organizations deemed by federal law to be patriotic to speak with students “during school hours and instructional time” and distribute informational materials. Under a change to the bill approved Thursday, six specific organizations would be allowed to visit schools: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Boy Scout…