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CT SB00199

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-4 to establish November 11 (Veterans' Day) as a legal holiday with specific observance requirements for public schools.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Defines veterans according to Section 27-103 of the general statutes for purposes of the educational observance.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/18/2016

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