Title 52, Voting and ElectionsRelease 119-110
§21121 Establishment of Program
Title 52 › Subtitle II — Voting Assistance and Election Administration › CHAPTER 209 — ELECTION ADMINISTRATION IMPROVEMENT › SUBCHAPTER V — HELP AMERICA VOTE COLLEGE PROGRAM › § 21121
Summary
The Election Assistance Commission must create a program called the Help America Vote College Program within one year after its members are appointed. The program must get college students, including community college students, to serve as nonpartisan poll workers or helpers and must urge State and local governments to use those students.
Full Legal Text
Title 52, §21121
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(a)In general
Not later than 1 year after the appointment of its members, the Election Assistance Commission shall develop a program to be known as the “Help America Vote College Program” (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Program”).
(b)Purposes of Program
The purpose of the Program shall be—
(1)to encourage students enrolled at institutions of higher education (including community colleges) to assist State and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants; and
(2)to encourage State and local governments to use the services of the students participating in the Program.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was formerly classified to section 15521 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
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Citation
52 U.S.C. § 21121
Title 52, Voting and Elections
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110