Illinois SB1786 requires high school districts to offer voter registration to eligible students.
Illinois SB1786, also known as the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law, amends the School Code to mandate that school districts with grades 9 through 12 provide all eligible students graduating from high school with the opportunity to register to vote. This requirement begins with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill aims to enhance voter participation among young people by integrating voter registration into the high school curriculum.
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