Howard County Board of Education to close schools for certain religious holidays starting in 2027-2028.
Maryland HB1174 mandates the Howard County Board of Education to close public schools for student attendance on the first day of Diwali, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Lunar New Year, and Rosh Hashanah beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. This bill amends the state's education code to include these additional holidays in Howard County, aligning with the observance of significant religious holidays.
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