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SCR 128

Relative to High School Voter Education Weeks.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh and 1 co-sponsor

California resolution establishes High School Voter Education Weeks to boost youth civic engagement and electoral participation through structured classroom instruction.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 70, Statutes of 2026.
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Bill Summary · SCR 128

Legislative bill overview

SCR 128 is a concurrent resolution that establishes designated "High School Voter Education Weeks" in California schools. The measure encourages educational institutions to dedicate specific time periods to teaching students about voting processes, civic participation, and electoral systems.

Why is this important

Voter participation among young people remains consistently low, and early civic education can shape lifelong voting habits. By institutionalizing voter education in high schools, the bill aims to equip students with practical knowledge about registration, polling procedures, and their rights as future voters before they leave the education system.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and logistics: Schools already face budget constraints; adding designated education weeks requires curriculum time and resources that may compete with other priorities
  • Political neutrality concerns: Questions about whether voter education materials remain nonpartisan or inadvertently favor certain parties or candidates
  • Age appropriateness and curriculum scope: Debate over what specific voting information is suitable for different high school grade levels and whether this duplicates existing civics courses
  • Enforcement and compliance: As a concurrent resolution, it lacks binding authority; effectiveness depends on voluntary school district participation and commitment

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

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