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My wife and I are both public school teachers. And in the state of Michigan it not only isn't illegal, it is said every morning.
The pledge of allegiance has not be made illegal in any public school in the US.
However what has been made illegal is for the teacher,coach,principle,school board ect to require that every student must recite the Pledge...
Due to the religious nature of the Pledge a student can decline to participate in reciting the pledge if it is against their religious beliefs or lack thereof and the student can not be punished for doing so..
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Do the children still recite the pledge of allegiance in America schools?
Not in the public schools of Oakland, CA!
Are there public schools that don't allow the Pledge of Allegiance?
I've seen this a lot. I've taught since 1986. I've taught in public schools in WV, FL, NC, and TN and a charter school in Florida. Each and every one of those started with the pledge of allegiance.
How many words are the pledge of allegiance?
The Pledge of Allegiance contains 31 words. It expresses loyalty to the flag and the republic of the United States, emphasizing the principles of unity and justice. The pledge is often recited in schools and at public events as a patriotic gesture.
How long has pledge of allegiance been banned in schools?
The Supreme Court ruled that mandatory recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools was unconstitutional in 1943 in the case of West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette. This decision upheld the First Amendment rights of students, allowing them to refuse participation in the pledge based on freedom of speech and religion. However, students can still choose to recite the pledge voluntarily in schools.
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.
When was the Pledge of Allegiance first established?
The Pledge of Allegiance was written in September of 1892 by Baptist minister Francis Bellamy. The first public recital of the Pledge was on October 12, 1892 to commemorate the 400 year anniversary of Columbus's voyage.
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.
Why was the Pledge Of Allegiance banned in some public schools?
Because of the inclusion of "One Nation Under God" during the 1950s, the Pledge of Allegiance, our money, the official seal etc. are all in direct violation of the Constitution. The ruling was made in 2002 so I fail to see how this has anything to do with Obama as the previous respondent suggested. The ruling has also since then been reversed.
Does your child legally have to say the pledge?
I assume you are referring to the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools. The answer is no. It is federal law, under the First Amendment's free speech clause, that children may not be required to recite the Pledge. Children who don't want to do it, for whatever reason, can stand or sit respectfully while the others recite the Pledge. Schools are prohibited from forcing children to recite the pledge, and schools are prohibited from punishing those students for refusing to recite the pledge. However, any students who harass those who don't say the Pledge are subject to discipline or even expulsion.
Is the pledge of allegiance required in Illinois schools?
Illinois state law requires that "The Pledge of Allegiance shall be recited each school day by pupils in elementary and secondary educational institutions supported or maintained in whole or in part by public funds."The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the statute did not violate the students' rights, so long as students were free not to participate in the recitation of the Pledge.
What is the 'Pledge of Allegiance'?
In 1892, a minister named Francis Bellamy wrote the Pledge (which means a promise or a vow) of Allegiance (which means loyalty or faithfulness) in order to promote patriotism, love of country and respect for the flag. It was originally designed for schools, to be taught to children. In the original version, it said nothing about God. In fact, it was meant to be concise and not take very long to say. It was also not said with the hand on the heart, but with a salute. Here is what Rev. Bellamy wrote: "I pledge allegiance to my flag and the republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."But as time went by, several changes were made to the pledge. The last one occurred during the early 1950s, an era of McCarthyism and the Cold War, when the words "under God" were added to show that America is a God-fearing nation, as opposed to the Soviet Union, our enemy of that time, which espoused a belief in atheism. Today, the pledge, which is said with the hand over the heart, reads:I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.
Why isn't there any freedom of religon in public schools?
It says God's name in the pledge of allegence. i think thats rediculous. i am a catholic so i think this is very wrong. it im going to send out a law saying that public schools should say the pledge of allegence in public schools. I also think that public schools should pray and go to mass once a week. i know that catholic schools do too. this is also absolutely ridiculous. I also think that praying is the bomb dig a dig. praying and mass should be a important quiet time in your life. JUST REMEMBER TO PRAY GO TO MASS AND SAY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGENCE!
