NY A00268

Requires county boards of elections to conduct mandatory poll worker training at least quarterly, offering instruction both in-person and online over a two-week period.

Mandates the state board of elections establish a core curriculum for poll worker training covering voter rights, assistance for voters with disabilities and limited English proficiency, ballot handling, identification requirements, and post-polling procedures.

Establishes a statewide education and training institute to develop and implement a certified poll worker trainer program, including a train-the-trainer program for county boards of elections.

Requires each county board to enroll at least two bipartisan-designated persons in the state training institute, with certified trainers required to complete continuing education every two years to maintain certification.

Directs the state board of elections to adopt rules and regulations establishing the training institute, curricula, and certification process for poll worker instructors.