This bill amends current law to provide additional support for State employees and students observing the Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Specifically, it allows full-time State employees to take one additional day of administrative leave per calendar year for each holiday, meaning they can be absent from work for these observances without it counting against their standard leave allotment. The bill also mandates that school districts must record absences for students due to these holidays as excused, ensuring that such absences do not negatively impact students' attendance records or eligibility for awards and tests.

In addition to the provisions for administrative leave, the bill stipulates that any absence due to the observance of Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha will not be included on transcripts or other official records, thereby protecting students from potential academic repercussions. Furthermore, if a student provides a written excuse from a parent or guardian, they will not be penalized in terms of awards or testing opportunities due to their absence for these religious observances. Overall, the bill aims to promote inclusivity and respect for the cultural practices of Muslim employees and students in New Jersey.