Sec. 1003. Model poll worker training program
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Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Election Assistance Commission shall develop and provide to each State materials for a model poll worker training program which the State may use to train individuals to serve as poll workers in elections for Federal office. The materials for the model poll worker training program developed under this section shall include materials to provide training with respect to the following: The relevant provisions of the Federal laws which apply to the administration of elections for Federal office in the State, including the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002.
The provision of access to voting to individuals with disabilities in a manner which preserves the dignity and privacy of such individuals. The provision of access to voting to individuals with limited English language proficiency, and to individuals who are members or racial or ethnic minorities, consistent with the protections provided for such individuals under relevant law, in a manner which preserves the dignity of such individuals. Practical experience in the use of the voting machines which will be used in the election involved, including the accessibility features of such machines.
Such other election administration subjects as the Commission considers appropriate to ensure that poll workers are able to effectively assist with the administration of elections for Federal office.