Allows school districts to opt out of observing state-designated cultural or religious holidays if less than 10% of the school population observes.

New York S08501 amends the education law to allow school districts to opt out of observing any state-designated cultural or religious holiday if less than ten percent of the school population observes it. This provision does not apply to holidays designated by the federal government. School districts must still make reasonable accommodations for students participating in these holidays. The act takes effect immediately.

Allows school districts to opt out of observing state-designated cultural or religious holidays if less than 10% of the school population observes.

New York S08501 amends the education law to allow school districts to opt out of observing any state-designated cultural or religious holiday if less than ten percent of the school population observes it. This provision does not apply to holidays designated by the federal government. School districts must still make reasonable accommodations for students participating in these holidays. The act takes effect immediately.