NY S05639

Requires all public and private high schools in New York to provide voter registration application forms to every qualified student upon graduation

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

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

Mandates strict party neutrality during the registration process and prohibits 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 written implementation instructions for the Department of Education and school districts