New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8501
Allows school districts to opt out of observing any state-designated cultural or religious holiday
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Robert Ortt (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
Cosponsors (1)
- Pamela Helming (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Allows school districts to opt out of observing any state-designated cultural or religious holiday when less than ten percent of the school population observes such state-designated cultural or religious holiday.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO EDUCATION - Sep 10, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO RULES