The bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to allow school districts the option to lower the voting age to 16 for school elections. This change would apply only to school district elections and would not affect other voting eligibility criteria. If passed, this amendment would be presented to voters in the general election of 2026, asking if they approve of lowering the voting age for school elections to 16.

Additionally, the bill outlines necessary adjustments to existing Minnesota statutes to accommodate this change. These adjustments include modifying voter registration forms and voting procedures to ensure they are inclusive of 16- and 17-year-olds participating in school elections, where permitted by their school district. The adjustments ensure that these younger voters are only voting on school-related issues and are not eligible to vote in state or federal elections unless they meet the existing age requirement of 18.

The voter registration process, absentee voting, and polling place protocols are also adapted to accommodate the potential participation of 16- and 17-year-olds in school elections. This includes modifications ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the voting process, such as voter eligibility verification and maintaining the secrecy of the ballot.