Bills seek to close schools on election days and encourage teaching languages in elementary

By Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern Schools make for great polling places but having them open to the public on election days causes security concerns, says a legislator who advocates closing schools on days they are used for voting.Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck, said House Bill 1387 would protect students. Schools are handy for hosting elections because they have large parking lots a...

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