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SCR 48

Relative to High School Voter Education Weeks.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sabrina Cervantes and 2 co-sponsors

California establishes High School Voter Education Weeks to promote student voting registration and civic engagement during critical pre-voting-age years.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 162, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SCR 48

Legislative bill overview

SCR 48 is a concurrent resolution that establishes High School Voter Education Weeks in California to promote civic engagement and voter registration among high school students. The measure encourages schools to dedicate time to educating students about voting processes, registration, and their role in democratic participation.

Why is this important

High school represents a critical window for civic education, as many students turn 18 during or immediately after their high school years. Early voter education can increase long-term voter participation rates and help establish lifelong civic engagement habits among young Californians.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Schools already face curriculum pressures; mandating dedicated voter education weeks may require curriculum adjustments or compete with existing civics instruction
  • Partisan concerns: Some may question whether voter education materials remain politically neutral or inadvertently encourage particular voting behaviors
  • Resource allocation: Schools with limited resources may struggle to develop comprehensive voter education programming without additional state funding or materials

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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