SB 572
Allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials
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Bill overview
This bill proposes a program to allow students enrolled in secondary school who meet certain academic and training requirements to be appointed as election officials. Specifically, it outlines eligibility criteria for trainees, including a minimum GPA, completion of election official training, and parental consent. The bill also addresses limitations on the number of trainees per political party per precinct and clarifies that student service as an election official will not be counted as an absence from school.
Key provisions
- Allows election official trainees (secondary school students) to be appointed as election officials.
- Requires trainees to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Requires trainees to complete the standard election official training program.
- Requires parental or legal guardian approval for trainees.
- Limits the number of trainees per political party per precinct to one.
- States that student service as an election official does not count as an absence from school.
- Establishes grounds for suspension of eligibility to serve as an election official (failure to appear, improper interference, etc.).
- Allows for suspension of eligibility based on a petition of registered voters.
Who is affected
- Secondary school students
- County commissions
- Registered voters
- Election officials
- Political parties
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