NY A05790

Lowers the minimum voting age in New York from 18 to 16 years old for all elections, contingent on passage of a concurrent constitutional amendment

Requires all students in grades 9-12 to receive civic education for at least 8 full class periods, following the state's 9-12 social studies framework

Mandates that high schools distribute voter registration forms to all students who will turn 16 by December 31st of each year, with distribution occurring between the 2nd and 5th school day of January

School administrators must pre-fill voter registration forms with student information (except citizenship status, party affiliation, signature, and date) and provide classroom time for students to complete or opt out of registration

Creates a "Voter Registration Opt-Out Form" for students who decline to register, requiring schools to collect and dispose of registration forms for students who choose not to register