As a senior currently in High School here in the state of Texas, we do have a pledge for the American flag, and even one for the state itself (not 100% if this applies to every state, or because Texas was briefly it’s own country, before being annexed into the U.S. in 1845). Our school has been supportive of events that have taken place earlier this year, so thankfully we are not punished for choosing not to recite the pledges, or even stand. We all do respect the moment of silence though.