What's happening
This bill requires New York City public schools to observe Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha as official school holidays.
Why it matters
Promotes religious inclusivity. by formally recognizing Muslim holidays, which can help make Muslim students and families feel more respected and acknowledged within the New York City public school system.
Aligns school scheduling with city policy. by matching holiday observance to the established New York City parking calendar, creating consistency across public institutions and reducing confusion for families.
May affect academic scheduling and planning. by requiring schools to close on these days, which could impact the length of the school year, timing of exams, or other holiday breaks, requiring adjustments by administrators, teachers, and families.
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Make Muslim Holidays School Days Off
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History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Add Muslim Holidays to Schools
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor Kevin S. Parker
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6078
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 23, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CRESPO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring that the Muslim holidays of Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha be school holidays in the city school district of the city of New York
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 2590-v to read as follows:
§ 2590-v. Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha to be school holidays. Notwithstanding any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the first day of the Muslim holidays of Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha shall be designated as school holidays in the city school district of the city of New York. The dates of such holidays shall correspond to the dates of such holidays as set out on the parking calendar of the city of New York.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07992-01-7
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