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This bill modifies the Public School Code of 1949 regarding school holidays and closures, specifically making changes to how schools handle holidays and local observances. The bill adds Christmas back to the list of mandatory school closure days, which was previously removed, and allows school districts to designate up to five additional local holidays in their official school calendar. The legislation also removes the previous mandatory requirement that all school districts must conduct special exercises on Veterans' Day, giving school boards more discretion in how they observe this holiday. Furthermore, the bill maintains existing provisions that prevent schools from being open on Saturdays (except under specific circumstances), Sundays, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, and the First of January. The bill also preserves the school board's authority to cancel a local holiday in case of weather emergencies or natural disasters. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, providing school districts time to adjust their calendars and policies accordingly.

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