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Schools as Polling Places

Explore the legal requirements associated with the use of schools as polling places and get suggestions for ensuring the safety of students and district employees while preserving the integrity of the election process.

As concerns about school safety increase, both school and election officials have raised questions about the use of school facilities as polling places during elections. This article explores the legal requirements associated with the use of schools as polling places and provides suggestions for ensuring the safety of students and district employees while preserving the integrity of the election process.