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Requires cancellation of classes at state universities on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, unless chancellor grants exemption
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to observance of certain holidays by institutions within the state university and the city university of New York
Purpose or general idea of bill
To prohibit the scheduling of classes on the days of religious observance known as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill adds a new section 361 to the education law, stating that no class or any other course shall be held within the SUNY system on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Section 2 of the bill adds a new section 6235 of the education law, stating that no class or any other course shall be held within the CUNY system on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Justification
Scheduled classes and laboratories on holy days produce a strain and hardship on both students and faculty. In the case of laboratories which are progressive, it is particularly difficult to make up the missed labs. The difficulty is increased because academic activity of all kinds is proscribed on the high holy days. The fulfillment of Jewish religious requirements and neglect of academic duties can cause an emotional hardship apart from actual academic results. Canceling classes on the high holy days would produce occasions when an instructor and student have to make special arrangements for retests, makeup labs, and missed lectures.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008 Referred to Higher Education 2005-2006- Referred to Higher Education
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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