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NJ S387

NJ S387
Requires school districts to observe Veterans Day as school holiday.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 boards from opening schools on November 11th each year, in observance of Veterans Day. The bill's intent is to ensure that New Jersey's students are taught to honor veterans who have bravely served the country, by closing schools on this important holiday and signaling its significance to students.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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