Section 6-16-107 - Patriotic observances generally(a) February 22, as the birthday of George Washington, and such other days as may be designated by the State Board of Education for patriotic observance shall be observed with appropriate exercises.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the closing of any school on such days without consent of the board of directors of the school district.Amended by Act 2017, No. 561,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.Acts 1931, No. 169, § 175; Pope's Dig., § 11617; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-1608.