Senate Bill 513 mandates that each school board in Wisconsin provide specific resources to high school students who become eligible to register to vote. The bill requires that these students receive a voter registration form, as well as information regarding their eligibility to vote. Additionally, the school boards must supply nonpartisan materials that explain the role of citizens and emphasize the importance of participating in elections.
To implement this requirement, the bill creates a new section, 6.31, in the statutes, which outlines the responsibilities of school boards in relation to voter registration and civic education for students. This initiative aims to enhance civic engagement among young voters by ensuring they have the necessary tools and information to participate in the electoral process.