Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 209: SCHOOL DAYS, HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
20-A §4803. Special observance days

§4803. Special observance days
Days marked by special observances shall be established as follows:   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  January 1st.  January 1st, if the school board votes to keep schools open;  
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Washington's Birthday.  Washington's Birthday, the 3rd Monday in February, if the school board votes to keep schools open. The day shall be observed with appropriate exercises;  
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Lincoln's Birthday.  Lincoln's Birthday shall be observed by studying the life and character of Abraham Lincoln during part of the school day;  
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
4.  Arbor Day, as designated by the Governor.  Arbor Day shall be observed for the purpose designated by the Governor;  
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
5.  Alcohol Awareness Day. 
[PL 2019, c. 398, §21 (RP).]
6.  John F. Kennedy Day.  John F. Kennedy Day, November 2nd, shall be observed by studying the life and character of John F. Kennedy during part of the school day;  
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
7.  Martin Luther King Day. 
[PL 1985, c. 787, §7 (RP).]
8.  Statehood Day.  Statehood Day, March 15th, as specified in Title 1, section 116; and  
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
9.  Poetry Day.  Poetry Day, October 15th, as specified in Title 1, section 112.  
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 41, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 787, §7 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 398, §21 (AMD).