Establishes a pilot program to provide voter registration information to Grade 12 students in Mississippi public schools.
The Mississippi Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act creates a pilot program to offer voter registration information to Grade 12 students in public schools. The Secretary of State will implement the program in collaboration with county and municipal election commissions and state political parties. Local educational agencies must submit applications detailing their initiatives and costs to receive funds. These agencies must also report to the Secretary on their initiatives' effectiveness. The Legislature will appropriate necessary funds for the program's administration.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.