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This bill, known as "The Hawaii Student Vote For Our Future Act," aims to increase voter participation among young people by ensuring that students in Hawaii's public and charter high schools receive nonpartisan information about how to register or preregister to vote. Starting with the 2027-2028 school year, these schools will be required to provide students with details on voting eligibility, how to complete and submit voter registration applications through various channels like the Hawaii online voter registration system, and information on opportunities to register or volunteer at voter service centers. The bill also mandates that paper copies of registration forms and resources on accessible voting options be made available. Additionally, it designates the last two full weeks of September each year as "high school voter registration and preregistration weeks" to actively encourage students aged sixteen and seventeen to preregister or register, with the goal of inviting election employees to campuses to assist with the process. The legislature recognizes that while young adults are a growing part of the electorate, their participation is lower than other age groups, and this initiative seeks to address informational and time barriers that hinder youth voting.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2531&year=2026