<form:checkboxes> Is it possible to always have unchecked by default upon form load

[laura mccord]

I have a dilemma. I need my <form:checkboxes> always left unchecked regardless if they contain a value the first time the form is loaded. Is this possible or am I wasting my time?

Here is my snippet of my checkboxes:

<form:checkboxes onchange="displaySub();" items="${programs}" path="programs" itemLabel="name" itemValue="id" delimiter="<br/>" /><br>            

The onChange() function acts as a toggle with the Submit button. Upon the user making a selection the submit button will display. If no action is taken place, the submit button is hidden.

Any suggestions?

Thanks