2016 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 15 - Education
§ 15-1895 Voting information; postsecondary students

15-1895. Voting information; postsecondary students

The Arizona board of regents in consultation with the recognized student government of the universities under its jurisdiction and each community college district governing board in consultation with the recognized student government at a community college under its jurisdiction shall adopt a plan to increase student voter registration and voting in elections that includes:

1. Information about on-campus voter registration and voting opportunities made available in at least one of the following methods:

(a) During new student orientation.

(b) During the issuance of student identification cards.

(c) In admissions packets.

2. Voter registration materials at central campus locations and high traffic areas.

3. Broad dissemination of information regarding:

(a) Voter registration deadlines.

(b) Deadlines for delivering ballots by mail.

4. Links on institutional and administrative websites that direct students to voter registration websites.

5. Directions on institutional and administrative websites that detail the voter registration process.

6. Reasonable accommodations to county election officials for on-campus polling locations.

7. Encouragement to student government organizations to coordinate activities aimed at increasing voter registration and election turnout.

8. Policies, consistent with section 16-402, to allow excused absence from classes for the purpose of voting.

9. In accordance with section 15-1633, policies that prohibit the use of university resources and employees to influence elections.

10. An emphasis on efficiency and conservation of resources, including reduced use of paper handouts and increased use of electronic communication.