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This bill makes several changes to Arizona's election laws, focusing on voting centers, polling places, and school operations on election days. First, it requires all public schools to close on primary and general election days, with teachers and staff required to conduct in-service training while still receiving full compensation. The bill also expands the ability of county boards of supervisors to establish voting centers, allowing voters to cast ballots at any voting center within their county, not just in their specific precinct. Additionally, the bill mandates that state, county, city, town, and school district offices must provide space for polling places when requested by election officials. For public schools with gymnasiums, the bill requires them to make space available as polling places and exempts them from regulations that might prevent such use. The bill also allows for the appointment of 16- and 17-year-old election clerks under specific conditions, such as parental permission and proper training, and ensures that their school attendance is not negatively impacted by serving on an election board. These changes aim to increase voting accessibility and provide more flexibility in election administration while ensuring school involvement in the electoral process.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81926