Requires school districts to observe Veterans Day as school holiday.
This bill (S 2939) requires all New Jersey public school districts to close on November 11th each year, designating Veterans Day as a mandatory school holiday. It directly affects school districts by removing their discretion to open schools on this date, replacing current practice where districts could choose holiday closures. The key provision prohibits school boards from operating on Veterans Day, ensuring all students and staff observe the holiday. The law takes effect immediately for the first full school year after enactment.
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in committee
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 11, 2024
Last action Mar 11, 2024
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Mar 11, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Jim Beach
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