Illinois students get excuse to vote

January 23, 2020

Students eligible to vote will now be able to do so during the school day without fear of repercussions. Governor Pritzker signed a bill allowing students to be excused for two hours to vote in a primary, general, special or any election where propositions are submitted to a popular vote in the state, according to a release. Jason Howell, WEEK.

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