New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8501: Allows school districts to opt out of observing any state-designated cultural or religious holiday

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 8501 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on September 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows school districts to opt out of observing any state-designated cultural or religious holiday. Primary sponsor: Rob Ortt (Republican/Conservative/Independence). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rob Ortt (Republican/Conservative/Independence). 1 co-sponsor.