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SB 564

Student Volunteers at Polling Locations

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clay Yarborough

SB 564 permits Florida high school students to volunteer at polling locations, expanding the pool of election workers while raising concerns about training, liability, and election integrity standards.

On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
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Bill Summary · SB 564

Legislative bill overview

SB 564 allows high school students to volunteer at polling locations during elections in Florida. The bill has passed initial committee review and is currently in the Rules Committee for further consideration before potential floor debate.

Why is this important

Student poll worker programs can increase civic engagement among young people and help address poll worker shortages that many jurisdictions face. However, the policy raises questions about election administration standards, liability, and whether students should be directly involved in electoral processes.

Potential points of contention

  • Election integrity concerns: Critics may question whether students have sufficient training and maturity to handle sensitive election procedures and voter information accurately
  • Labor and liability issues: Disputes over whether students should be compensated, what insurance covers them, and who is liable for errors or misconduct
  • Supervision and authority: Unclear definitions of what tasks students can perform and how closely paid election officials must oversee their work

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

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