Illinois HB1698 amends the Election Code to address the use of schools as polling places.
HB1698 amends the Election Code to require the election authority and school district to find an alternative polling place if a school cannot be used due to safety or scheduling issues. If no alternative is found, they must report to the Board of County Commissioners, which will then determine a new polling place. The report must include voter turnout data, previous polling places, and early voting locations. The bill also encourages school districts to close schools or hold teacher institutes on election days to minimize disruption.
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