Minnesota SF1557 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow school districts to lower the voting age to 16 for school elections.

Minnesota SF1557 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow school districts to lower the voting age to 16 for school elections. This bill seeks to amend article VII, section 1 of the Minnesota Constitution, permitting school districts to adopt resolutions that allow 16-year-olds to vote in school elections. The amendment would not affect other voter eligibility requirements. The proposed changes include conforming adjustments to Minnesota Statutes, ensuring that the new voting age applies only to school elections and not to state or federal offices or ballot questions.

Minnesota SF1557 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow school districts to lower the voting age to 16 for school elections.

Minnesota SF1557 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow school districts to lower the voting age to 16 for school elections. This bill seeks to amend article VII, section 1 of the Minnesota Constitution, permitting school districts to adopt resolutions that allow 16-year-olds to vote in school elections. The amendment would not affect other voter eligibility requirements. The proposed changes include conforming adjustments to Minnesota Statutes, ensuring that the new voting age applies only to school elections and not to state or federal offices or ballot questions.