AB 2017  (Haney/Wahab) would add Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to California’s official state holidays. The bill says courts would stay open on these holidays, but public schools and community colleges could choose to close if local school boards and unions agree. State employees would also be allowed to use holiday credit or leave time to celebrate Eid or other cultural and religious holidays on the dates their communities observe them. Schools could also hold educational activities about the holidays, and the state could reimburse local schools or agencies for certain costs caused by the bill.

Changing school calendars and staffing not only increases costs but also impacts taxpayers as well. It also raises a key question: Where do we draw the line when adding more religious holidays?

Status: Referred to Senate Governmental Organization Committee

ACTION STEP 1: Email your Senator and urge him or her to vote "No" on AB 2017. Click “Send Message” to email your State Senator.
 

ACTION STEP 2: Call the Senate Governmental Organization Committee and follow the script to urge him or her to vote "No” on AB 2017. 

"Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a concerned resident from [Your City].

I’m calling to oppose AB 2017. I’m concerned it would add additional holidays and reduce instructional time, creating disruptions for schools and working families. California schools should focus on improving academic performance and maintaining consistent schedules for all students. " 

Senate Governmental Organization Committee

Susan Rubio (Chair) — (916) 651-4022

Suzette Martinez Valladares (Vice Chair) — (916) 651-4023

Bob Archuleta — (916) 651-4030

Angelique Ashby — (916) 651-4008

Catherine S. Blakespear — (916) 651-4038

Sabrina Cervantes — (916) 651-4031

Melissa Hurtado — (916) 651-4016

Steve Padilla — (916) 651-4018

Laura Richardson — (916) 651-4035

Lola Smallwood-Cuevas — (916) 651-4028

Aisha Wahab — (916) 651-4410

Akilah Weber Pierson — (916) 651-4039

Marie Alvarado-Gil — (916) 651-4004

Megan Dahle — (916) 651-4001

Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh — (916) 651-4019