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To: LindyBill who wrote (131668)	8/11/2005 2:31:53 PM
From: MrLucky	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793800

Newdow, an atheist, has since filed suit against four Sacramento-area school districts on behalf several atheist children and their families. Wonder if this guy stands and places his hand over his heart when the Star Spangled Banner is played. Suspect not.

To: LindyBill who wrote (131668)	8/11/2005 3:09:30 PM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793800

The statute specifically exempts students from reciting the pledge if they object. Va. Code 22.1-202 . . . . C. Each school board shall require the daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in each classroom of the school division and shall ensure that the flag of the United States is in place in each such classroom. Each school board shall determine the appropriate time during the school day for the recitation of the Pledge. During such Pledge of Allegiance, students shall stand and recite the Pledge while facing the flag with their right hands over their hearts or in an appropriate salute if in uniform; however, no student shall be compelled to recite the Pledge if he, his parent or legal guardian objects on religious, philosophical or other grounds to his participating in this exercise. Students who are thus exempt from reciting the Pledge shall remain quietly standing or sitting at their desks while others recite the Pledge and shall make no display that disrupts or distracts others who are reciting the Pledge. School boards shall provide appropriate accommodations for students who are unable to comply with the procedures described herein due to disability.