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Summary
The bill lets residents who are 16 or 17 years old cast ballots only for school board races, but only if their district’s school board passes a resolution at least a year before the election. Eligible teens must meet the same residency and citizenship requirements as adult voters and register through the usual process. The change would take effect for school board elections held on or after Jan. 1, 2028.
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