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Mtg on schools' plan to drop Jewish holidays

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Howard County residents can speak out tonight on plans to possibly drop two Jewish holidays from next year’s school calendar.

The plan is to only close schools on state-mandated holidays, meaning Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur wouldn't be observed.

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The school board is inviting the public to comment on the plan at tonight's meeting at 7:30 at the department of education in Ellicott City.           

The board will vote on the proposal in January.

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