The third full week in May is designated as Classified School Employee Week.
All public schools shall annually observe that week in recognition of classified school employees and the contributions they make to the educational community. The observances required by this section shall be integrated into the regular school program.
This section shall apply to all schools under the jurisdiction of any school district or county board of education that has adopted the merit system in the same manner and effect as if it were a part of Article 6 (commencing with Section 45240), as well as to schools under the jurisdiction of any school district or county board of education that has not adopted the merit system.