This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, which mandates that each school district adopt a policy permitting students who are qualified electors to leave campus to vote in elections, including general, special, or primary elections. The new legal language specifies that the policy may outline certain conditions regarding the student's absence, such as limitations on the duration of the absence or designated times for voting.

By enacting this legislation, the intent is to facilitate student participation in the electoral process while allowing school districts the flexibility to manage the logistics of student absences for voting. This initiative underscores the importance of civic engagement among students and aims to ensure that they have the opportunity to exercise their voting rights without unnecessary barriers.