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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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 18, 2024
Last action Oct 18, 2024
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Jeremy Cooney
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