U.S. Governor Kathy Hochul of the State of New York Signed into law legislation making Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, a public school holiday throughout the state of New York. to help hundreds of thousands of students of Asian descent celebrate the festival
A statement from Hochul on Saturday (Sept. 9) citing the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community noted the designation of Chinese New Year as an official public school holiday. It is considered an important step in realizing the importance of the community. and variety The school's Chinese New Year holiday will also be an opportunity for children to learn about and celebrate their own or different cultures and traditions.
Previously, Bill de Blasio, former mayor of New York City Chinese New Year was declared a public school holiday in New York City in 2015 and earlier this year. New York State Senate approves measure allowing students to celebrate Chinese New Year on university grounds without being penalized -
Source: Thai News Agency