Bill > A04323

This bill requires the New York State Board of Elections to develop and provide to each county a model poll worker training program that the counties can use to train individuals to serve as poll workers in state and county elections. The bill also establishes a mandatory core curriculum for poll worker training, which includes topics such as the rights of voters at the polls, assisting voters with disabilities or limited English proficiency, and handling various voting processes. Additionally, the bill requires the State Board of Elections to establish a training institute to develop and implement a statewide program for certifying poll worker trainers, who must maintain their certification through a continuing education program.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A4323