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CT SB00199
Bill
Status
2/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-4 to establish November 11 (Veterans' Day) as a legal holiday with specific observance requirements for public schools.
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Permits local and regional boards of education to either close schools on November 11 or hold a school session dedicated to learning about veterans' contributions.
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Requires that any school session held on November 11 include educational programming about veterans, which may include presentations, symposia, or collaborations with local veterans organizations.
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Defines veterans according to Section 27-103 of the general statutes for purposes of the educational observance.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Observance Of Veterans' Day.
Last Action
Senate Recommitted to Veterans' Affairs
5/3/2016