Permits 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in local school board elections in New Jersey.
This bill allows 16 and 17-year-olds who are U.S. citizens and residents of New Jersey to vote in local school board elections. The Secretary of State will create a registration process for these voters, ensuring it mirrors the process for other eligible voters. The bill mandates the design of paper ballots for 16 and 17-year-olds and ensures the provisions are implemented effectively and in a manner compatible with all other elections in the state. The bill does not require action from any school board or municipality.
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