Legal Question in Education Law in New York

Pledge of Allegiance

In New York State Public Schools, can a public school official force a student to stand during the pledge of allegiance? Can a public school official force a student to recite the pledge of allegiance?


Asked on 12/07/06, 9:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

Re: Pledge of Allegiance

These things are generally considered to be constitutionally protected, but in schools the administrators get away with alot.

The US Supreme Court just granted certiorari to a case involving a high school student who had a banner that read "bong 4 jesus' or something similar, and was suspended as a result. That should finally answer these questions.

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Answered on 12/07/06, 10:36 am


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