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Seattle Schools' policy on religious holiday celebrations

April 13, 2011 | Audience: Families, Community | Contact: Communications, (206) 252-0200

Seattle Public Schools has been receiving numerous questions regarding the district's policy on the celebration of religious holidays. We have a "Religion and Religious Accommodation" policy, approved by the School Board in 1983, stating that "no religious belief or non-belief should be promoted by the School District or its employees, and none should be disparaged."

There are no new District policies on religion or holiday observances.

• Religion and Religious Accommodation Policy
  • Religion and Religious Accommodation Procedure
• Religious Holiday Observance Guidelines

Update: 

In December 2011, the following policy and procedure were adopted by the School Board and Superintendent, respectively:

• Policy No. 2340: Religious-Related Activities and Practices
• Superintendent Procedure 2340SP: Religion and Religous Accommodation