NY S01277

Requires boards of elections to conduct mandatory annual instruction for election inspectors, poll clerks, and election coordinators either in-person or online, with online instruction offered over a two-week period that includes the in-person instruction date.

Permits certain participants requiring specialized training (such as voting machine operation) to be mandated to supplement online instruction with in-person instruction.

Allows examinations to be administered both online and in-person, with participants whose training includes voting machines or specialized matters potentially required to take in-person exams on those topics.

Requires written notice to participants specifying the in-person instruction location, online access information, and identification of those required to attend in-person instruction in addition to online options.

Takes effect ninety days after enactment, with authority granted to implement necessary rules and regulations immediately.