SCH CD-PAR/TEACHR CONF-HOLIDAY

Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning the compilation of average daily attendance under the State aid formula and allowing a session of 3 or more clock hours but less than 5 clock hours to be counted as a day of attendance, makes changes with respect to days that are used for parent-teacher conferences. Authorizes a school district (or other eligible entity) to hold school or schedule teachers' institutes, parent-teacher conferences, or staff development on certain school holidays if (1) the person or persons honored by the holiday are recognized through instructional activities conducted on that day or, if the day is not used for student attendance, on the first school day preceding or following that day; and (2) the school district or other entity provides notices, holds a public hearing, and approves the action in the same manner required of eligible applicants under a provision of the School Code concerning mandate waivers. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2008.