State holidays: Eid.
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Overview
This bill proposes to add ‘Eid al-Fitr’ and ‘Eid al-Adha’ as state holidays in California. It excludes these holidays from being designated as judicial holidays and authorizes community colleges and public schools to close on these days. Employees will be able to choose to receive holiday credit or use accrued leave time for these holidays. The bill also ensures that the state will reimburse local agencies and school districts for any costs associated with implementing these new holidays.
Key provisions
- Adds ‘Eid al-Fitr’ and ‘Eid al-Adha’ as state holidays.
- Excludes ‘Eid al-Fitr’ and ‘Eid al-Adha’ from designation as judicial holidays.
- Authorizes community colleges and public schools to close on ‘Eid al-Fitr’ and ‘Eid al-Adha’.
- Allows employees to choose to receive holiday credit or use accrued leave for these holidays.
- Provides for state reimbursement of costs associated with the new holidays.
- Specifies that the Commission on State Mandates will determine and oversee reimbursement costs.
- Amends existing sections of the Code of Civil Procedure, Education Code, and Government Code to reflect these changes.
- Addresses potential conflicts between the bill and existing memorandum of understanding agreements.
Who is affected
- State employees
- Community college students and staff
- Public school students and staff
- Local agencies and school districts
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