Capitol briefs

Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern

Skipping class to vote

Under HB1178, every school district would be required to adopt a policy to allow students who are eligible to vote to leave school to vote in a general, special or primary election. The policy could include a time window for voting and to limit a student’s time away. HB1178 was approved by the House 86-1 in January and is now being consider…