Indian-American lawmakers Ash Kalra and Darshana Patel played a key role in driving the bill.
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The law, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, will allow public schools and community colleges to close for Diwali, allowing students and staff to celebrate. The move has drawn widespread appreciation from Indian-American and Hindu communities, who flooded social media with messages of gratitude directed at Governor Newsom and the lawmakers behind the bill.
