Districts must make reasonable accommodations for employees to participate in religious observances or practices, including making leave available. Leave may be unpaid, unless personal leave is available, although districts may provide paid leave. Attendance bonuses may not be denied based upon absence for religious observance.
Employees may consult employee handbooks or district policy manuals to find local policies explaining available benefits and how to apply for religious observance leave, or they may request such information from districts’ personnel offices.