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RALEIGH -- North Carolina might soon require students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in class. The state House approved the idea last week 106-1.

The issue was brought up last year when an Apex High School student, Julian Quesada, wondered why his school didn't recite the Pledge.

“I went to my principal and asked why we don't say the Pledge of Allegiance in school anymore, and he simply said we don't have time anymore,” Quesada said.

Quesada, the son of immigrant parents, went to lawmakers looking for change.

The Pledge of Allegiance isn't seen in too many North Carolina classrooms.

So far, there hasn't been much protest at the General Assembly. But there are some people out there who are against the idea.

“A government agency should not endorse a religion or religious entity, such as God, and the public schools are an agency of the government,” said Buddy Owens, who is with Americans United for Separation of Church and State

The measure now goes to the Senate for concurrence. It looks to be a sure thing.

“If anyone does not want to say the Pledge, they don't have to. And if they don't want to stand up they don't have to,” said Sen. Neal Hunt, R-Wake.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

WOW, saying the Pledge of Allegiance in American schools. What a concept!