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NJ A2461

NJ A2461
Requires school districts to observe Veterans Day as school holiday.


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Introduced
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Current law provides each board of education with the discretion to annually determine the dates between which the schools of the district will be open, in accordance with law. Current law does not require schools to be closed on any particular holiday. This bill prohibits a board of education from opening schools on November 11th of each school year, in observance of Veterans Day. It is the sponsor's intent to ensure that New Jersey's young citizens are taught to honor our veterans, who have so bravely served our country and who did not hesitate to answer when their nation called on them. Closing the schools on Veterans Day will appropriately signal to students the importance of the holiday.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits school districts from opening schools on November 11th of each school year, in observance of Veterans Day. The intent is to ensure that New Jersey's students learn to honor the veterans who have served the country, by closing schools on this important holiday. The bill will take effect immediately and first apply to the 2020-2021 school year.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 02/03/2020)

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