Class will not be in session at Austin ISD on Election Day. For the first time ever, it’s a student holiday. | BeckyFogel
Class will not be in session at Austin ISD on Election Day. For the first time ever, it’s a student holiday.
Austin ISD officials said the holiday is beneficial for several reasons. First, it helps address school safety concerns because the 21 campuses serving as polling sites will be open to the public. Second, it gives eligible staff and students more chances to cast a ballot in the November election. While Austin ISD’s goal is to make voting more accessible, Chris Marshall said he's concerned for parents who can’t take the day off work and need to find child care. He has two kids in Austin ISD schools.
Even though parents can bring children with them to the polls, Marshall said that might not be feasible for all families. His kids are 6 and 8 years old. He said standing in a long line with two young kids could be hard.
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