Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 2017, introduced by Assembly Member Matt Haney, which would recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in California law and ensure students, educators, and state employees have the opportunity to observe these significant religious holidays.

This resolution expresses the City and County of San Francisco's support for California State Assembly Bill No. 2017 (AB 2017), introduced by Assembly Member Matt Haney. The bill aims to recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays in California law.

Key impacts of AB 2017 include:

• Students: Ensuring students receive excused absences for observing these religious holidays, preventing penalties for participation in religious and cultural traditions.
• State Employees: Authorizing state employees to elect to use leave or holiday credit to observe Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
• Public Schools and Community Colleges: Allowing these institutions to close or recognize these holidays through collective bargaining agreements.

The resolution highlights that recognizing these holidays promotes religious inclusion, cultural understanding, and respect for California's diverse communities, aligning with San Francisco's commitment to equity and religious freedom.