(From the February 10, 2023 Carolina Journal article, “Illinois Senate Bill would allow noncitizen parents, guardians to vote in school board elections”)

Illinois lawmakers are considering granting noncitizens the right to vote in school board elections if their children are in the school district. Registering to vote would come with a warning about possible risks under U.S. immigration law.

Noncitizens might gain the ability to vote in school board races under a bill being considered by Illinois state lawmakers, but only for those with kids in the school district.

The bill also would require a warning to noncitizens that federal officials could obtain information on their immigration status through voter registration records.

Senate Bill 1565 was filed Feb. 6 by state Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago.

Read the entire article here.