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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Days marked by special observances shall be established as follows:
1. January 1st. January 1st, if the school board votes to keep schools open;
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;
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;
4. Arbor Day, as designated by the Governor. Arbor Day shall be observed for the purpose designated by the Governor;
5. Repealed. Laws 2019, c. 398, § 21, eff. Sept. 19, 2019.
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;
7. Repealed. Laws 1985, c. 787, § 7.
8. Statehood Day. Statehood Day, March 15th, as specified in Title 1, section 116; and
9. Poetry Day. Poetry Day, October 15th, as specified in Title 1, section 112.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A. Education § 4803. Special observance days - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-20-a-education/me-rev-st-tit-20-a-sect-4803/
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