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Assembly committee advances bill to add Eid al‑Fitr and Eid al‑Adha to state observance calendar
Summary
AB 2017 would add Eid al‑Fitr and Eid al‑Adha to California's state holiday calendar, secure excused absences for students, and permit closures by agreement; community leaders and students urged the committee to pass the measure, which was referred to appropriations 7‑0.
AB 2017, the California Eid State Holiday Act, would add Eid al‑Fitr and Eid al‑Adha to the state holiday calendar, ensure excused absences for students who observe those days, allow schools and community colleges to close by negotiated agreements, and enable employees to use existing leave or personal holiday credit to observe Eid.
The bill's presenter framed the measure as aligning state recognitions with California's diverse…
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