Illinois HB4339 mandates high school voter registration for eligible students in grades 9-12 starting in 2026-2027.
Illinois HB4339, also known as the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law, amends the School Code to require school districts with grades 9 through 12 to provide all eligible students graduating from high school with the opportunity to register to vote. This mandate takes effect immediately upon becoming law and applies starting with the 2026-2027 school year.
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