Bill
SB 1786
Overview: SB 1786 - SCH CD-HIGH SCH-REGISTER VOTERPurpose and Intent: The bill aims to increase voter registration among high school students by requiring public high schools to pr
Overview: SB 1786 - SCH CD-HIGH SCH-REGISTER VOTER
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to increase voter registration among high school students by requiring public high schools to provide voter registration opportunities to eligible students.
Key Provisions:
- Requires public high schools to offer voter registration services to students who are 18 years old or will be 18 by the next general election
- Mandates that schools provide voter registration forms and assistance during school registration periods and other appropriate times
- Directs the State Board of Education to develop guidelines and procedures for schools to implement the voter registration program
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- High school students who are eligible to vote or will be eligible by the next general election
- Public high schools, which must allocate resources and staff time to operate the voter registration program
- State and local election officials, who will receive additional voter registrations from the high school program
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill was recently introduced in the state legislature and has been assigned to the Education Committee for initial consideration. If passed, the voter registration program would need to be implemented by all public high schools before the start of the next school year.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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