S 9933 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Establishes Diwali as a school holiday

This bill designates Diwali, the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Indian calendar, as a mandatory school holiday. It updates state education law to ensure schools remain closed on this specific date, joining other recognized holidays like Asian Lunar New Year. The change directly affects school districts and students by adding a new day off to the academic calendar. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced Oct 18, 2024 Last action Oct 18, 2024
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