Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act

HR 126, the VOTE Act, creates a 2025 pilot program to provide voter registration information to 12th-grade students in public high schools. The Election Assistance Commission will fund eligible school districts to develop initiatives (like workshops or materials) that explain how to register to vote in elections for public office. School districts must consult with local election officials when designing these programs and report on their effectiveness to the Commission. The bill does not register students but aims to increase civic engagement by ensuring seniors receive clear, accessible voting information before graduation.