Non-citizens who meet these qualifications are eligible to register and vote in local School Board elections.
- Resident of San Francisco and do not plan to move before the date of the School Board election.
- At least 18 years old on the day of the School Board election.
- Parent, legal guardian, or caregiver* of a child under 19 living in San Francisco.
- Not in state or federal prison for the conviction of a felony.
- Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court.
*A caregiver is someone who signs the affidavit to enroll a minor in school and consents to school-related medical care on behalf of the minor. This is determined by state law, in CA Family Code §6550-6552.
Immigration-related resources:
San Francisco Rapid Response Network
San Francisco Immigration Support
San Francisco Pathways to Citizenship Initiative
Immigrant Parent Voting Collaborative, a group of San Francisco organizations that advocates for community voting rights in San Francisco schools:
Arab Resource and Organizing Center
Central American Resource Center
Chinese for Affirmative Action
Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth
La Raza Community Resource Center
Get help
Department of Elections
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett PlaceCity Hall, Room 48
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone
Fax: 415-554-7344
TTY: 415-554-4386
中文: 415-554-4367
Español: 415-554-4366
Filipino: 415-554-4310
Last updated August 11, 2023