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[quote=Anonymous][/quote] Yes. That's how religious days off were traditionally decided: based on proportion of population observing and therefore whether or not the level of absence would be disruptive. It sucks for the minority religious; but people aren't willing to change to a year round school calendar that facilitates every dang thing off.[/quote] The Federal government uses 'religious comp days' for those that celebrate something that is a minority. You aren't penalized or prohibited for celebrating/taking the day off. It's accommodation rather than changing Federal holidays as, ultimately, you aren't going to be able to capture everyone without a gazillion days off a year. The schools could do something similar...provide accommodations for missed days due to religious observance and not penalize the student with regard to work, tests, etc.[/quote] Yes! As we become even more diverse, there will be even more religious preferences and more demands for days off. [/quote]
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