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A.R.S. § 15-801: School Holidays

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Schools must close, without reducing teacher pay, when July 4, Veterans' Day, December 25, or Thanksgiving Day falls within the school week, and school district governing boards may declare a paid Christmas-season recess of up to two school weeks.

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15-801. Holidays

When July 4, Veterans' Day, December 25 or Thanksgiving Day occurs within the school week, the schools shall be closed and the compensation of the teachers shall not be diminished on that account. School district governing boards may declare a recess during the Christmas holiday season of not to exceed two school weeks, and teachers shall receive compensation during the recess.

Related sections

A.R.S. § 15-802A.R.S. § 15-803A.R.S. § 15-816.01A.R.S. § 15-821A.R.S. § 15-872
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