In school do you have to stand up for the pledge in the state of connecticut ?

Question

My teacher says that it is state law to stand for the pledge.

Answer 1

Ask your teacher to show you where it says it is a state law.

I've found NOTHING through google and various other sources that you HAVE to stand for the Pledge.

*adding*

The first amendment center site has TONS of information.

http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/analysis.aspx?id=17035

With that site, it states that the state of Connecticut:

Connecticut
“Each local and regional board of education shall develop a policy to ensure that time is available each school day for students in the schools under its jurisdiction to recite the ‘Pledge of Allegiance.’ The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to require any person to recite the ‘Pledge of Allegiance.’” Conn. Gen. Stat. §10-230(c) (2005).

The federal court has already ruled that there can be no requirement to recite the pledge, let alone permission required to refrain.

The fundamental First Amendment principle from Barnette is that public school students cannot be forced to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Schools must allow students to opt out; the Court’s compelled-speech doctrine requires as much.

(Note: Personally, I have stood for the Pledge when I was in school. I think others should too, but if they don't agree with the pledge or any parts of it they don't have to SAY it. Its your choice though.)

Answer 2

Yes, by law you are required in all 50 states to stand in school for the pledge. I also beleive you have to put your heart over your hand, that might vary by states. But, if you do have to put your heart over your hand, by law it must be your right hand. Also, saying the pledge is always optional. And, all teachers must have the flag by law on the right side of the room. That is a little known and followed fact. Also, the law protects the flag from being made into clothing and touching the ground.

Answer 3

You should stand for the Pledge regardless of what state you are in. It is the proper way to recite the pledge by standing, facing the flag and placing your right hand over your heart. I just damn glad to hear that the pledge is finally making it back into the daily routine at schools

Answer 4

there are no state laws that require someone to stand for the pledege, it is done out of respect, a school can not obligate you to participate in reciting the pledge but can make it a school policy that everyone stand for it...the only real argument you have for refusing to stand would be on a religious basis, but even those are somewhat spurious...in my school kids who are opposed to the war or oppose the pledge stand with their backs to the flag...

Answer 5

Well, both get up and simply suppose approximately whatever else even as each person else is pronouncing the pledge, check out speakme to the most important approximately it, or name the ACLU. I obviously suppose its dumb for each person to behave all angry simply when you consider that you pick to not say the pledge. My university was once the equal manner although. Those who refused to mention it received into challenge and had been handled poorly. So a lot for freedom. Freedom of speech and faith simplest occurs while you consider and suppose the equal as each person else. Seriously touch the ACLU. They are living for these things.

Answer 6

I don't know if it is a law, but it is a matter of respect to stand-up for the pledge.

Answer 7

It doesn't matter if you "have" to, What's more important is that you should WANT to, If you have any respect for the blood spilled to give you that Right. If not, there are plenty of countries who would welcome you with open "arms".