Responding to AHA, Illinois School District Lets Student Boycott Pledge of Allegiance
A student in a suburban Chicago school district may exercise his right to sit during the Pledge of Allegiance.
A student in a suburban Chicago school district may exercise his right to sit during the Pledge of Allegiance.
After a teacher reportedly attempts to pull a student from his chair to stand for the Pledge, the AHA intervenes.
"The school district should stand firm to uphold students’ freedom of speech,” said Roy Speckhardt.
The AHA strongly criticizes the Lafayette School District for failing to uphold students' First Amendment rights.
Teacher who told student, "I don't care about the law" has apologized to the student and class.
Another student objects to "under God" and participates in AHA's Pledge boycott.
Principal denies student's right to sit, insists he stand, even if he turns his back to the flag.
Another public school student may opt out of the Pledge without fear of punishment.
The AHA works with a school in New Mexico to ensure that students' First Amendment rights are upheld.
The American Humanist Association stands up for the rights of students who sit down for the Pledge.