Lowers the voting age to 16 years; requires civics education and student voter registration in classrooms.

This bill amends the election law to lower the voting age to 16 years. It also mandates that students receive education in civics and be given the opportunity to register to vote in the classroom. High school students will be provided with voter registration forms to complete during class time. School administrators will collect and dispose of the forms based on student choices. The bill also requires instruction in patriotism, citizenship, civic education, and values in all schools.

Lowers the voting age to 16 years; requires civics education and student voter registration in classrooms.

This bill amends the election law to lower the voting age to 16 years. It also mandates that students receive education in civics and be given the opportunity to register to vote in the classroom. High school students will be provided with voter registration forms to complete during class time. School administrators will collect and dispose of the forms based on student choices. The bill also requires instruction in patriotism, citizenship, civic education, and values in all schools.