High School Voter Education Weeks.
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Overview
This resolution declares April 13-24, 2026, as High School Voter Education Weeks. It encourages local schools to dedicate time to educating students in grades 9-12 about the electoral process and civic engagement. The resolution also suggests utilizing digital and physical resources and partnering with nonprofit organizations to achieve these goals.
Key provisions
- Declares April 13-24, 2026, as High School Voter Education Weeks.
- Encourages local educational agencies to dedicate time to voter education.
- Suggests providing digital and physical resources for voter education.
- Encourages partnerships with third-party nonprofit organizations.
- Lists specific topics for voter education, including voter registration, ballot measures, and campaign finance.
- Addresses issues of voter apathy, voter suppression, and historical disparities in voting rates.
- Promotes media literacy and political literacy.
- Encourages understanding of the electoral college and voting systems.
Who is affected
- Students in grades 9-12
- Local educational agencies
- School governing boards
- Nonprofit organizations
- California residents
Notable changes
- The resolution focuses on comprehensive voter education, extending beyond simply registering voters.
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