"The declaration comes from Assembly Bill 268, which was signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 6 and goes into effect Jan. 1. AB 268 will allow public schools and community colleges to close in observance of the holiday. Employees and students will also be allowed to take excused time off to celebrate the popular holiday, according to the bill text."
"We didn't really share a lot about the celebration with classmates or at school."
"Not only is it about celebrating our diversity and allowing the entire community to join the celebration, but it's also about so many authors and children feeling seen."
"Diwali is celebrated by more than a billion people in the world, according to the Associated Press, and typically occurs in late October or early November to symbolize "light over darkness." The exact date of the holiday varies by year because it aligns with the Hindu calendar, which corresponds with the moon."
Assembly Bill 268 was signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 6 and goes into effect Jan. 1. AB 268 allows public schools and community colleges to close in observance of Diwali and permits employees and students to take excused time off. Assemblymember Ash Kalra co-authored the legislation and grew up celebrating the holiday privately. The law aims to celebrate diversity and increase visibility for children who observe Diwali. The largest Diwali celebration in North America is scheduled at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton with art displays and fireworks. Diwali is celebrated by over a billion people and aligns with the Hindu lunar calendar.
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