ACLU vs. Yom Kippur

[Brad Jacob]

>>> George Dent <gwd at PO.CWRU.EDU> 08/31/99 03:54PM >>>
> The decision reflects a realization that a
> substantial minority of students and teachers observe the Jewish
> holidays. If schools were open on those days, students in attendance
> would have to suffer with many substitute teachers, and the many
> students absent would suffer a gap in instruction. The number of
> teachers and students absent is too large for the gap to filled by
> individual makeup arrangements, as would be possible for a less
> numerous faith. It makes more sense for everyone to take the day off.

Would the same reasoning apply if the district chose to close schools on Good Friday?

Brad

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