This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.1611, to enhance student voter registration requirements for postsecondary institutions and school districts. It mandates that all postsecondary institutions that accept state or federal financial aid provide students with information on how to register to vote and request absentee ballots in all 50 states during the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, it requires school districts to make voter registration applications available to eligible students twice a year, while clarifying that they are not obligated to provide applications to students in postsecondary education programs who do not attend district-operated schools.

The bill also introduces new provisions for maintaining a webpage with voter information and resources, including deadlines and absentee voting options. Institutions must provide voter registration and absentee ballot request forms for students' home states upon request. Furthermore, it designates a campus vote coordinator to ensure compliance with these requirements and to develop a voter engagement plan. The bill emphasizes the importance of reporting on the implementation of these provisions and highlights best practices for increasing student voter registration. The new legal language specifies that these changes will take effect the day after final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 201.1611