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San Francisco Board of Education endorses Prop N to allow non‑citizen parents to vote in school board elections
Summary
The board unanimously introduced and endorsed Charter Amendment Prop N, which would allow San Francisco residents who are parents, guardians or caregivers of SFUSD children to vote in school board elections if the measure passes in November; the board heard extensive public support from immigrant families and student delegates.
The San Francisco Board of Education on Tuesday voted unanimously to endorse Proposition N, a charter amendment on the November ballot that would permit San Francisco residents who are parents, legal guardians or caregivers of an SFUSD student to vote in school board elections even if they are not U.S. citizens.
Commissioners Aimee, Walton and Fewer authored the resolution; staff read the text into the record and noted the measure would be implemented as a city charter amendment if voters approve it on Nov. 8. The resolution also calls on the Board of Supervisors and Department of Elections to implement the amendment without removing school board contests from regular ballots, and asked to be kept informed about any constitutional litigation.
A large group of parents, community organizations and student leaders urged the board to take the position. Teresa Molina, Diana Vasquez and other parents described how non‑citizen families would gain a voice on matters tied directly to their children’s education. Student leaders and youth commissioners also testified in support, saying expanded parent participation would make schools more responsive.
Commissioners voiced support for the resolution’s equity rationale and said the board will encourage voters to pass Prop N. The board’s roll call reflected unanimous support to introduce and adopt the resolution.
