NY A06877

Requires all public and private high schools in New York to provide every graduating student with a voter registration and enrollment application form

School districts must transmit completed registration forms to the appropriate board of elections within 10 days of receipt, with expedited handling for forms received close to elections

Prohibits disclosure of voter registration information by school districts for non-registration purposes, classifying such disclosure as an invasion of privacy and a violation of election law

Mandates strict political neutrality, prohibiting any statements or actions that discourage students from registering to vote

Requires the State Board of Elections to develop training programs, public information materials, and implementation guidelines, while the Commissioner of Education must designate a department voter registration coordinator