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MD HB1169
Bill
AI Summary
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Howard County and Montgomery County public schools must close for students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year to observe additional religious and cultural holidays
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New mandatory school holidays include the first day of Diwali, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Lunar New Year, and Rosh Hashanah (when falling on a weekday), plus Yom Kippur and Juneteenth
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Closures apply to student attendance only; buildings and offices may remain open for staff
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Amends Section 7-103(c) of the Maryland Education Article to add these requirements specifically for Howard and Montgomery counties
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Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Howard County and Montgomery County - Board of Education - Mandatory School Holidays MC 6-25
Education, Boards of
Last Action
Hearing 4/01 at 3:30 p.m.
4/1/2025