Establishes the fifteenth day of the month of Kartika on the Hindu calendar in each year, known as Diwali, as a statewide school holiday.

New York S01160 amends the education law to establish the fifteenth day of the month of Kartika on the Hindu calendar in each year, known as Diwali, as a statewide school holiday. This holiday will apply to all public schools in the state, ensuring they are not in session on this day. The bill also includes provisions for non-public elementary and secondary schools or charter schools, allowing them to notify city school districts of up to five additional days off, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays. The act takes effect immediately.

Establishes the fifteenth day of the month of Kartika on the Hindu calendar in each year, known as Diwali, as a statewide school holiday.

New York S01160 amends the education law to establish the fifteenth day of the month of Kartika on the Hindu calendar in each year, known as Diwali, as a statewide school holiday. This holiday will apply to all public schools in the state, ensuring they are not in session on this day. The bill also includes provisions for non-public elementary and secondary schools or charter schools, allowing them to notify city school districts of up to five additional days off, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays. The act takes effect immediately.