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Establishes the Asian Lunar New Year day as a school holiday for all city school districts of one million or more with an Asian population of 7.5% or more
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Ron Kim
Establishes the Asian Lunar New Year day as a school holiday for all city school districts of one million or more with an Asian population of 7.5% or more
In Senate Committee · New York City Education Subcommittee · Sponsor Martin J. Golden
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to establishing the Asian Lunar New Year school holiday
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide a school holiday in municipal jurisdictions with substantial Asian populations.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the education law by adding a new sections 3204-a, which provides for a school holiday for Asian Lunar New Year in those districts where the city has a population of 1 million or more and an Asian population equal to or greater than 7.5% determined by the census.
Section 2 adds a new subdivision 7-c to the education law, which states that the Education Commissioner shall disregard any reduction in attendance resulting from observance of Asian Lunar New Year and may be counted as a session day if necessary.
Section 3 provides for the effective date.
Justification
Lunar New Year day traditionally occurs in late January or early February. It is one of the most significant cultural holidays for Chinese, Koreans, Japanese and other Asian ethnic groups. It is a traditional time of reunion and celebration with family and friends. While Lunar New Year day is recognized as an official day of commemoration in New York, public schools do not close for that day. This places an unfair burden on school children within the Asian community. It is impractical to keep the public schools open in Asian communities when there is a significant number of students and instructors who take the day off.
Prior legislative history
2013-2014: S160/A276- REFERRED TO EDUCATION 2011-2012: S27/A1883- EDUCATION COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES 2009-2010: S5387/A4090- REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Fiscal implications
Unable to determine at this time.
Local fiscal implications
Unable to determine at this time.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the 120th day after becoming law, with provisions.
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