A new law, S.L. 2010-112, has gone into effect which requires public schools and colleges in North Carolina to give their students at least two days off during the academic year for religious observances. Schools may require advance written notice of the absence but they are required to allow students to make-up any work they miss. This means that Sikh American students in North Carolina can get a day off to observe Vaisakhi or Gurpurab. They just need to give written notice to the school beforehand. SALDEF has contacted some schools in North Carolina to make them aware of a few Sikh holidays. Read More:
- The Religion Clause
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