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- Referred to higher education
- Print number 914a
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Relates to observance of certain holidays by institutions within the state university and the city university of New York
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor David Weprin
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BILL NUMBER:S914A
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 the bill
The purpose of this legislation is to require the state and city universities to suspend classes on the religious holidays known as Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 and Section 2 of the bill amend the education law by adding new sections 362 and 6235 which require the state and city universities to suspend classes on those days of religious observance known as Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha, Diwali and the Asian Lunar New Year. The Chancellors of the state and city universities shall have discretion to exempt any institution from these provisions.
Section 3 of the bill sets forth an immediate effective date.
Justification
The state and city universities already suspend classes on many days of religious observance including Christmas, Easter, Passover, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah, etc. As such it is appropriate for the state and city universities to also suspend classes on Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha, Diwali and the Asian Lunar New Year.
Legislative history
2015-16: A2663 Weprin 2013-14:S684(Avella)/A6947 (Weprin) 2011-12: S7176 (Avella)
Fiscal implications
None to the State
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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