This bill allows individuals aged 16 and 17 to vote in local school board elections in New Jersey, provided they are U.S. citizens and have resided in the school district for at least 30 days prior to the election. It specifies that this voting right is limited to school board elections and does not extend to any other elections for individuals under 18 years of age.

To facilitate this change, the bill mandates the Secretary of State to create a registration form and process for these younger voters, establish identity verification methods, design appropriate paper ballots, and ensure that the implementation of these provisions aligns with existing election processes. Importantly, the bill clarifies that no additional actions are required from school boards or municipalities to enact these changes. The act is set to take effect on January 1 following its enactment.