Is it required to have an American flag in a classroom?
Definitely not by federal law. However, the schools are controlled by local jurisdictions which may or may not require the flag. That said, schools are tasked with teaching civics which typically includes the Pledge of Allegiance.
Can teachers force you to stay after class?
Legally, a teacher cannot stop a student from leaving their classroom. Teachers are also not allowed to physically stop, restrain, or hurt a student, except for specific dangerous or medical situations.
Do schools fly the American flag?
In addition, the flag of the United States shall be displayed in each classroom and in each principal room of the school building at all times while school is in session. It shall be the duty of the school boards of each school district to provide for the flags, proper flag staffs and their proper display.
Why can’t students fly the American flag from their trucks?
When students at Franklin County High School in Virginia were told they could not fly the American flag from their trucks because it might be offensive – they did what any red-blooded American teenager would do: they flew the flag anyway. (Wikipedia)
Did Franklin County high school students display American flags in Unity?
(Wikipedia) Franklin County High School students showed up in unity on Tuesday displaying American flags on their vehicles after an administrator allegedly told them to remove them. Several local residents posted photos of the caravan driving through town with Old Glory waving in the breeze.
What happens if a student refuses to stand in class?
And if a student who refuses to stand is under 18 years of age, the teacher or the administrator can discuss the matter with the student’s parents, though administrators and teachers should be mindful that the constitutional right belongs to the student—not the parents.
Did a Virginia School tell teens they can’t fly Old Glory?
A public school in Virginia told a bunch of teens they could not fly Old Glory because it might offend people. So the next day the kids showed up to school driving pickup trucks and waving Old Glory – like any red-blooded patriot would do!