Ohio Code § 5.23
Ohio Code § 5.23. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5.23.
(A) The twelfth day of February, known as Lincoln's birthday, the twenty-second day of
February, known as Washington's birthday, the thirtieth day of May, known as Memorial
day, and the eleventh day of November, known as Veterans' day, shall be commemorated
in the schools. (B) The tenth day of November is designated as “veterans educate today's students day”
or “V.E.T.S. day.” Each elementary and secondary school in this state is encouraged to commemorate and
observe this day by inviting veterans, on or about this day, to visit the school and
discuss their military experiences with the students of the school.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5.23
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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