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Committee recommends recognition of Good Friday as half‑day state holiday
Summary
A bill to recognize Good Friday as a state holy day and provide four hours of paid leave for state employees advanced after testimony from faith leaders and lawmakers; the measure asks schools to prioritize aligning calendars but does not require LEAs to change schedules.
A committee voted to favorably recommend a bill to recognize state holy days and make Good Friday a partial state holiday with four hours of paid leave for state employees.
Senator Stratton (S6) presented the measure and yielded the floor to a pastor who framed the proposal in historical and religious terms. The sponsor said the bill invites K–12 and higher‑education entities to consider aligning academic calendars with state holy…
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