MD HB1174

Howard County public schools must close for student attendance on seven additional religious and cultural holidays beginning in the 2027-2028 school year

Schools will close for the first day only of Diwali, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Lunar New Year, and Rosh Hashanah

Schools will also close for the entirety of Yom Kippur and Juneteenth

The requirement applies only to Howard County and amends Section 7-103(c) of the Maryland Education Article

The act takes effect July 1, 2026