NEW JERSEY —According to http://morristownminute.town.news in a groundbreaking move, New Jersey has proposed legislation that allows 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local school board elections, expanding the civic participation of young residents in decisions that directly impact their education and community. Sponsored by Senators Raj Mukherji and Brian P. Stack, this legislative package is designed to empower youth by giving them a say in who leads their local school districts.

The newly introduced bill, known as Senate No. 3240, permits any person who is at least 16 years old, a U.S. citizen, and has resided in the school district for at least 30 days prior to the election to vote in their local school board elections. This bill is an addition to the existing statutes, which only allowed individuals aged 18 or older to participate in state elections. Under this new act, those under 18 are restricted exclusively to school board votes within their school district of residence.

https://morristownminute.town.news/g/morristown-nj/n/275077/16-17-year-olds-can-now-vote-local-school-board-elections: 16, 17-Year-Olds to Vote in Local School Board Elections