A NEW STATE LAW WILL GIVE ILLINOIS STUDENTS TIME TO VOTE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER SAYS HE SUPPORTS ANY INITIATIVE THAT MAKES IT EASIER FOR ILLINOISANS TO CAST A BALLOT. HE SIGNED THE BILL IN FRONT OF THORNTON FRACTIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO CAME UP WITH THE IDEA.
THE IDEA FOR THE LEGISLATION CAME FROM THORNTON FRACTIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CALUMET CITY…AND WAS SPONSORED BY SENATOR ELGIE SIMS.
THE LAW ALLOWS FOR TWO HOURS OFF OF SCHOOL TO VOTE IN ANY ELECTION INCLUDING PRIMARIES AND A GENERAL ELECTIONS.