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SFUSD Board approves Youth Vote curriculum, mock elections and a paid coordinator
Summary
The San Francisco Unified School District Board approved a resolution to implement a mandated voter-education curriculum for senior-level high school students, annual mock elections and student surveys, and accepted a $150,000 city contribution to hire a coordinator to run the program and outreach.
The San Francisco Unified School District Board on Oct. 23 approved a resolution directing the district, in collaboration with partners, to implement a voter-education curriculum for senior-level classes, hold an annual mock election and collect student-survey data. The Board vote recorded six ayes.
Supporters said the program will address low youth turnout and provide hands-on civic education. Commissioner (author of the resolution) and student delegates framed the measure as a city–district partnership: the city will provide $150,000 to…
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