Category |
|
---|---|
Responsible Unit | Department Chairs |
Responsible Cabinet Member | Provost and VP for Academic Affairs |
Adoption Date | 2008-08 |
Last Revision Date | |
Last Review Date |
Policy Statement
New York State Education law (Section 224-A) allows students to miss classes/work because of their observation of religious holidays.
Purpose/Scope
Students have certain rights to make up work missed due to observation of religious holidays.
Applicability
§ 224-A of the New York State Education Law states:
“Each student who is absent from school, because of her/his religious beliefs, must be given an equivalent opportunity to register for classes or make up any examination, study or work requirements which s/he may have missed because of such absence on any particular day or days.”
Definitions
There are no definitions for this policy at this time.
Policy Procedures
The full text of § 224-A of the New York State Education Law is found in the affirmative action policy: Student Absence due to Religious Beliefs — Section 224-A of the New York State Education Law.
Complaints or appeals related to denial of these rights by instructors should be addressed first with the chairperson of the department offering the course and, if necessary, the dean of the school.
Links to Related Procedures and Information
There are no links for this policy at this time.
Contact Information
There is no contact information for this policy at this time.
History (in descending order)
Item | Date | Explanation |
---|---|---|
Next Review Date | 2013-08 | Five-year review |
Adoption Date | 2008-08 | Policy Adopted |
Approval
There are no approvals for this policy at this time.