Bill > A08388

This bill amends the election law to allow full-time college and university students to serve as election inspectors or poll clerks in the county where their college or university is located, or within New York City counties. To be eligible, students must meet specific criteria: they must be registered to vote in New York State, hold no elective office, not be a candidate for public office (or related to such a candidate) in the district where they would serve, and be able to read, speak, and write English legibly. The bill defines "full-time" as a matriculated student enrolled in at least twelve credit hours per semester at a college in New York State. This provision expands opportunities for student participation in election administration, potentially providing election sites with additional young, engaged workers while giving students practical experience in the electoral process. The bill aims to address potential poll worker shortages and provide a pathway for students to become more directly involved in local democratic processes.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8388