This bill mandates that school districts must close their schools on the days of general and primary elections. Currently, boards of education have the discretion to decide their school calendar, including which days schools will be in session. The proposed legislation removes this discretion by requiring that schools be closed specifically on the days of these elections.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment, ensuring that the new requirement is implemented without delay. This change aims to facilitate the electoral process and potentially increase voter participation by ensuring that schools, which often serve as polling places, are not in session on these important civic days.