New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4670: Relates to establishing certain cultural and religious observances as school holidays in certain districts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4670 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to establishing certain cultural and religious observances as school holidays in certain districts. Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 15 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 7 · Democratic/Working Families 7 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Jamaal Bailey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Monica Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Roxanne Persaud | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Toby Stavisky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“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