Days marked by special observances shall be established as follows:

1. 1. January 1st January 1st, if the school board votes to keep schools open;

   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

2. 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. 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. 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. 5. Alcohol Awareness Day

   [PL 2019, c. 398, §21 (RP).]

6. 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. 7. Martin Luther King Day

   [PL 1985, c. 787, §7 (RP).]

8. 8. Statehood Day Statehood Day, March 15th, as specified in Title 1, section 116; and

   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

9. 9. Poetry Day Poetry Day, October 15th, as specified in Title 1, section 112.

   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

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).