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NY A06237

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michaelle Solages

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local boards of education or trustees to designate certain cultural and religious holidays as school holidays when a sizable proportion of students observe those days
  • Specified holidays include Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Tihar, Bandi Chhor Divas, and Onam
  • Decision to recognize these holidays rests with individual school boards or districts based on their student population demographics
  • Takes effect on July 1st following enactment into law

Legislative Description

Relates to establishing Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Tihar, Bandi Chhor Divas and Onam as school holidays.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

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