§ 16-22-11 Pledge of allegiance. (a) All public schools, commencing with preprimary school through and includinghigh school, shall commence each day with the following pledge:
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States ofAmerica and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God,indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
(b) Any person not wishing to participate in the "pledge ofallegiance" is exempt from participation and need not participate in the pledge.