New York A00285 amends the education law to require state and city universities to observe all religious holidays, including the Asian Lunar New Year.

New York A00285 amends the education law to require institutions within the state university and the city university of New York to observe all religious holidays. The bill includes the Asian Lunar New Year within the definition of such holidays. It mandates that students absent from classes due to religious beliefs must be given an equivalent opportunity to register for classes or make up any missed examinations, studies, or work requirements without any fees.

New York A00285 amends the education law to require state and city universities to observe all religious holidays, including the Asian Lunar New Year.

New York A00285 amends the education law to require institutions within the state university and the city university of New York to observe all religious holidays. The bill includes the Asian Lunar New Year within the definition of such holidays. It mandates that students absent from classes due to religious beliefs must be given an equivalent opportunity to register for classes or make up any missed examinations, studies, or work requirements without any fees.