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no students are not required to say the pledge of allegiance freedom of speech. you can even get a lawyer on a teacher just for forcing you to stand up for the pledge.
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I know it's old school, but I am still proud of this country and its citizens. There was no issue with the pledge in the past for those reasons. As for the addition to the under God part, the country's official motto is "In God We Trust".
America remains a melting pot and as the threat of terror increases, I believe this pledge is as important as ever in today's society. I hope there will come a day when all students, parents, teachers and citizens will embrace this and all join together in the pledge. That being said, it is not manditory that student's participate because of the freedom of speech ammendment in the Bill of Rights.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoChildren are not required to recite the Pledge. Students who object must stand respectfully while the others recite the Pledge. In many (perhaps most) schools in California, a huge portion of the students are not American citizens and in many classes most of the students do not recite the Pledge. Some students have religious issues with reciting the Pledge.
No. Students may choose to sit quietly while the pledge is recited.
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∙ 7y agoNo, you do not. Thanks to Virginia Board of Education vs. Barnett, heard before the Supreme Court in 1943, it's not a requirement nor can you be punished. The High Court ruled that Students have a First Amendment right to refuse to stand and/or recite the Pledge. However, you must sit and be respectful towards those who wish to participate.
There is a small risk that your teacher is not familiar with your right to refuse. It's typically uncommon. Once you reach the principal, you should be returned to class immediately and the teacher informed of your right. If the principal wishes to continue the issue, feel free to inform them that this right has already been decided by the Supreme Court (give the aforementioned case) and if necessary, you will retain legal counsel to sue.
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∙ 13y agono not very many schools recite the pledge any more. sorry
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Why do students in catholic schools say the pledge of allegiance?
Because they believe in God!
Should you say a club pledge before the pledge of allegiance?
I say Pledge of allegiance first
Are public school teachers in Colorado required to say the Pledge of Allegiance?
In 2003, Colorado passed a law requiring daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by students and teachers. It was fought in court and amended to say that any person not wishing to participate in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance shall be exempt from reciting it.
What do you pledge loyalty to when you say pledge of allegiance?
America
How do you show loyalty to America when you say the Pledge of Allegiance?
What do we show loyalty to when we say pledge of allegiance?
The US Pledge of Allegiance is meant to show loyalty to the flag and "to the Republic for which it stands" which is the United States of America.
Do the Amish say pledge of allegiance?
The Amish don't say The Pledge Of Allegiance. However in a public school and Amish child would say it.
What was the US Supreme Court's 1943 ruling on the Pledge of Allegiance?
That students may refuse to stand/say the PoA
How do you say the Asian pledge of allegiance?
There is no "Asian"ledge of allegiance, there's a chines, mongolian, Japenese, Thai etc. pledge of allegiance though
What does the Bible say about the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag?
The bible says nothing about the Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 in the United States, which did not technically exist as a nation until 1776.
What are the things American students have to respect while doing the pledge of allegiance?
They have to pay attention listen and say it loud yet respectfully
Why should kids say the pledge of allegiance in school?
It is hoped that patriotism will be inculcated by the daily repetition of the pledge of allegiance, but I personally have my doubts.
