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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to providing that the first two days of Passover and Good Friday be designated school holidays
Summary
This bill amends section 2554 to the Education Law by adding a new subdivision 28 to provide that a special provision be made, in the City of New York, for the first two days of Passover and be designated as school holidays.
Law by adding be made, in the Good Friday to
Justification
This bill would give those students and faculty the chance to observe Passover and Good Friday without being adversely affected by missing school days. There is also a practical consideration since the school system would stand to lose significant state financial remuneration because of the extensive absenteeism that would Occur on those days. This bill would also ensure that the school systems' instructive value Would not be curtailed due to faculty absenteeism.
Fiscal implication
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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