Bill seeks to prohibit extracurricular activities on certain holidays deemed as “family days”

Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern A proposal to ban school sports games, practices, plays and other extracurricular activities during some holidays would help preserve families’ time together, a legislator believes. Some school officials say those decisions should be made locally, not by the Legislature.

House Bill 1251 would prohibit school extracurricular activities on New Year’s Day, Memorial…