Extends the right to vote in school district elections to qualified persons who are sixteen years of age.

This bill amends the education law and the election law to extend the right to vote in school district elections to qualified persons who are sixteen years of age. It modifies various sections to reflect this change, including the eligibility criteria for voters and board of education members. The bill also updates the absentee voter statement and registration requirements to accommodate sixteen-year-old voters. The changes will take effect on January 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.

Extends the right to vote in school district elections to qualified persons who are sixteen years of age.

This bill amends the education law and the election law to extend the right to vote in school district elections to qualified persons who are sixteen years of age. It modifies various sections to reflect this change, including the eligibility criteria for voters and board of education members. The bill also updates the absentee voter statement and registration requirements to accommodate sixteen-year-old voters. The changes will take effect on January 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.