Provides that public school used as polling place shall not be open for classes on day of election.
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- Introduced
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Overview
This bill aims to protect students by preventing public schools from holding classes on election day when they are being used as polling places. It allows school boards to utilize that day for professional development or in-service training for teachers. The law ensures that schools are focused on voter access and student safety during elections. It will first apply to the November 2021 election.
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James Beach
Joseph Lagana
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