Villivalam spearheads measure to provide schools with cultural or religious calendar dates

Villivalam spearheads measure to provide schools with cultural or religious calendar dates

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Ram Villivalam is spearheading a measure aimed at providing schools with calendar dates indicating when a portion of students may be absent due to cultural or religious reasons ─ further assisting schools when scheduling major school or athletic events. “Illinois is home to many diverse communities, which means portions of a student body may be absent due to a cultural or religious holiday at various times throughout …