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No, it also includes the Friday before Western Easter (Good Friday) and the Monday after Western Easter. What are the operational reasons for closing all schools in the state on these days?[/quote]

They are not state holidays.  [b]They are just always within the Spring Break in MCPS[/b].  Personally I think public schools need to do what private schools do and have Spring Break after 3rd quarter no matter where Easter or Passover falls.  We are Christian and my kids have always gone to school on Good Friday and the Monday after Easter. I have no issues with it.  If I wanted to take them out of school, it would be an excused absence but we don't.

So technically the only Christian holiday that the state recognizes is Christmas and since even 83% of non-Christians celebrate the holiday, it would be kinda tough to get teachers, staff, custodians, administration AND kids to come in on that day.  So can you please give the "Christian holiday" a rest?  [/quote]

No, they are not "just" that. Your facts are wrong. State law requires all public schools in Maryland to be closed on the Friday before Easter and the Monday after Easter. [/quote]

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