Sponsor · Assembly Member, District 38 · Democratic
Assembly bill · A827 (2025-26)
Establishes Diwali as a school holiday
Summary
Establishes the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Indian calendar in each year, known as Diwali, as a school holiday.
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Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
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New York State Assembly
Amends the Education Law.
Committee
Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Education · New York State Senate.
Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
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