Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-24-130
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Jim Thorpe Day
Official statutory text
The date of April 16 of each year is hereby designated "Jim
Thorpe Day" in and for the public schools of this state. In any
year in which April 16 is a Saturday, Sunday or school holiday, the
public schools of this state shall observe the next succeeding
school day as "Jim Thorpe Day." The several boards of education of
this state and the superintendents, principals and teachers in the
public school system may on "Jim Thorpe Day" conduct suitable
programs commemorating the accomplishments of Jim Thorpe, the
world's greatest athlete and a native Oklahoman, for the purpose of
inspiring the school children of this state to greater personal
achievements in physical fitness.
Thorpe Day" in and for the public schools of this state. In any
year in which April 16 is a Saturday, Sunday or school holiday, the
public schools of this state shall observe the next succeeding
school day as "Jim Thorpe Day." The several boards of education of
this state and the superintendents, principals and teachers in the
public school system may on "Jim Thorpe Day" conduct suitable
programs commemorating the accomplishments of Jim Thorpe, the
world's greatest athlete and a native Oklahoman, for the purpose of
inspiring the school children of this state to greater personal
achievements in physical fitness.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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