Broward students not allowed to opt out of Prez's speech

How can they do this? What if students are really sick? Will THEY be punished, too, because the school will not know who's sick and who's making a stand? And what kind of PUNISHMENT, which the students and parents are guaranteed, does a school system have a right to levy on parents for resisting government indoctrination? Imagine the hullabaloo that would be created if a school system required its students to watch Bush. Unbelievable!

“As one of the premier major school systems in America, we have consistently encouraged civics education in the broadest sense, e.g., Kids Voting, elected officials participating in Career Days, countywide broadcast of Inaugural address, etc.,” said Notter. “Therefore, providing for a separation from this Address does not align with our practices and responsibility to provide a well rounded, quality education for all students. This is the first time an American President has spoken directly to students on the importance of education and the challenge to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for one’s learning.”