Matt Haney

“No student should have to choose between celebrating one of the holiest days of their faith and showing up to school, and no worker should feel they have to sacrifice their religious observance.”

Matt Haney · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Matt Haney explained the need to accommodate Muslim students and workers during holy days.

“California is home to one of the largest and most vibrant Muslim communities in the country, and their traditions deserve recognition and respect,”

Matt Haney · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Matt Haney advocated for legislation recognizing Islamic holidays in California.

“AB 2017 is about making sure Muslim Californians are seen, valued, and treated with the same dignity as every other community in our state,”

Matt Haney · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Matt Haney emphasized that the bill aims to treat Muslim Californians with equal dignity.