A bill to direct the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds to local educational agencies for initiatives to provide voter registration information to secondary school students in the 12th grade.
Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections Act or the Students VOTE Act This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2017, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information. LEAs must consult with their state and local election officials in developing the initiatives.
Education programs fundingElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary education
A bill to direct the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds to local educational agencies for initiatives to provide voter registration information to secondary school students in the 12th grade.
USA115th CongressS-2240| Senate
| Updated: 12/14/2017
Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections Act or the Students VOTE Act This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2017, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information. LEAs must consult with their state and local election officials in developing the initiatives.