Bill > A04920

This bill establishes Three King's Day (January 6th) as a mandatory school holiday specifically for public schools in New York City, which is defined as a city school district with a population of one million or more inhabitants. The legislation requires school authorities in the qualified district to close all public schools on Three King's Day. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that ensures the observance of this holiday will not negatively impact school funding or session day calculations, as the commissioner of education is instructed to disregard any reduction resulting from observing the holiday and, if necessary, calculate it as a session day. The bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for preparing necessary regulatory changes. This legislation appears aimed at recognizing the cultural significance of Three King's Day, which is an important holiday in many Latino communities, particularly those with Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Mexican heritage.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4920