Requires school districts and charter schools to offer students who are 17 1/2 years old the opportunity to register to vote

SB 963 requires public school districts and charter schools to provide 17½-year-old students with the opportunity to register to vote during school hours. This applies directly to students who are eligible to vote in upcoming elections but are still under 18 years old. Schools would need to offer this service through staff assistance or accessible online forms, typically during enrollment or orientation. The bill aims to simplify early voter registration for young adults before they turn 18. It is currently pending in the Senate Education Committee after being prefaced in late 2025.