Section 4803 - Special observance daysDays marked by special observances shall be established as follows: [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
1.January 1st. January 1st, if the school board votes to keep schools open; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
2.Washington's Birthday. Washington's Birthday, the 3rd Monday in February, if the school board votes to keep schools open. The day shall be observed with appropriate exercises; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
3.Lincoln's Birthday. Lincoln's Birthday shall be observed by studying the life and character of Abraham Lincoln during part of the school day; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
4.Arbor Day, as designated by the Governor. Arbor Day shall be observed for the purpose designated by the Governor; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
5.Alcohol Awareness Day.[2019, c. 398, §21(RP).]
6.John F. Kennedy Day. John F. Kennedy Day, November 2nd, shall be observed by studying the life and character of John F. Kennedy during part of the school day; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
7.Martin Luther King Day.[1985, c. 787, §7(RP).]
8.Statehood Day. Statehood Day, March 15th, as specified in Title 1, section 116; and [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
9.Poetry Day. Poetry Day, October 15th, as specified in Title 1, section 112. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
Amended by 2019, c. 398,§ 21, eff. 9/19/2019.1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW) . 1985, c. 41, § 2 (AMD) . 1985, c. 787, § 7 (AMD) .