New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6237: Relates to establishing certain cultural and religious observances as school holidays in certain districts
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- Introduced
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6237 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to establishing certain cultural and religious observances as school holidays in certain districts. Primary sponsor: Michaelle Solages (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to establishing Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Tihar, Bandi Chhor Divas and Onam as school holidays.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaelle Solages | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Khaleel Anderson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 31 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Donna Lupardo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 123 |
| Karen McMahon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Jenifer Rajkumar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Phil Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| John Zaccaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION