School Statutory Duty To Provide Voter Registration Materials To H.S. Students
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2009 Mock Election Program Also Available for Schools
October 7, 2009
The recently adopted 2009 Core Curriculum Content Standards for Social Studies place a heightened emphasis on fundamental values of American citizenship and active citizenship in the 21st century. The New Jersey Department of Education has indicated that, “The responsibilities of citizenship, including participation in the political process through voting, are an important component of the social studies curriculum, not only at the high school level, but at all grade levels.”
High School Students
School districts have the additional responsibility, at the high school level, of providing voter registration forms to all eligible high school pupils, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:36-27. Districts are also held accountable for providing voter registration materials as part of the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) process.
With the gubernatorial election approaching, providing voter registration forms, along with material describing the role of a citizen and the importance of voting to all eligible pupils in conjunction with the voter registration drive conducted in each county may be beneficial.
Suggested recommendations from the Office of the Public Advocate for implementing the high school voter registration statute.
Voter registration forms are available electronically at: http://www.njelections.org/voter-registration-application.html. The forms may be printed, filled out, signed, and mailed to the Division of Elections postage free. For additional information regarding voter registration contact:
24 Hour Assistance (toll-free): 1-877-NJVOTER
General Information: 609-292-3760
TTD/TYY: 1-800-292-0039
All Ages
The New Jersey Division of Elections is partnering with the National Student/Parent Mock Election to hold a 2009 New Jersey Student Mock Election for Governor. The Division of Elections is encouraging schools to participate and vote in the Mock Election scheduled for October 29, 2009. This is a great opportunity to engage students in the electoral process and combine a major current event in the State with the Social Studies, History, or Civics curriculum. School’s interested should contact the National Student/Parent Mock Election at www.nationalmockelection.org