RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A new North Carolina law requires public schools and colleges to give students at least two days off to observe their religion's holy days.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports Friday the law is meant to ease the minds of parents who want their children to observe holidays not recognized by school systems. Democratic state Rep. Rick Glazier says parents grow frustrated when school officials aren't willing to accommodate them.
The law doesn't specify qualifying holy days. Glazier says parents and students should notify school officials in advance.
A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill official says that might be a problem, especially during final exams. Associate provost Ron Strauss says the calendar is filled with holy days for the various faiths.
