Bill > S07805

This bill amends the New York State education law to establish Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha (two important Muslim religious holidays) as recognized school holidays, with different implementation requirements based on municipal population size. For municipalities and school districts with populations of 50,000 or more, these holidays will be mandatory school closures, with specific dates determined by Muslim religious law and tradition. For municipalities and school districts with populations under 50,000, recognizing these holidays will be optional, allowing local districts to choose whether to opt into observing them. The bill also updates school transportation requirements to account for these new holidays, ensuring that nonpublic schools receiving public transportation services will have transportation aligned with the new holiday schedule. The changes are part of a broader effort to recognize and accommodate the religious and cultural diversity of students in New York State's educational system, providing official recognition for significant Muslim religious observances. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7805