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Parent asks school board to add Diwali to future school‑calendar discussions
Summary
A parent said more than 500 supporters backed a petition to recognize Diwali as a student and teacher holiday and urged the board to include the topic in early planning for the 2027–28 calendar cycle; the Chesterfield Education Association also spoke about staff supports and internship ideas.
During public comment, Sujit Gandhi, speaking as a Chesterfield parent, asked the board to consider formally recognizing Diwali as a student and teacher holiday in the 2027–28 calendar cycle. Gandhi said a petition supporting the change has gathered more than 500 supporters and that local organizations, including the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and the Cultural Center of India, had sent letters of support. He said the Virginia Center for…
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