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Bill > A410
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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 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 requires school districts in New Jersey to observe Veterans Day as a school holiday by prohibiting them from opening schools on November 11th of each school year. The sponsor's intent is to ensure that New Jersey's students are taught to honor the veterans who have bravely served the country, with the school closure on Veterans Day signaling the importance of the holiday to students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A0500/410_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A0500/410_I1.PDF |
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