NY Elec L § 3-412 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELN - Election Article 3 - Election Officials Title 4 - Election Inspectors and Poll Clerks 3-412 - Election Inspectors and Poll Clerks; Training.

§ 3-412. Election inspectors and poll clerks; training.  1. Each board   of elections shall, at least once every year, conduct a mandatory school   for  the  instruction  of  election inspectors, poll clerks and election   coordinators. Such  instruction  may  be  given  in  person  or  online,   provided that online instruction shall be offered over a two week period   that  includes  the  date  for  in-person  instruction.  Certain  online   participants may be  required  to  supplement  online  instruction  with   in-person  instruction that includes the use of voting machines or other   matters requiring specialized training. Written notice shall be given to   participants  stating  the  time  and  place  at  which  such  in-person   instruction  shall be held, the option to obtain instruction online with   direction on how to  access  the  online  option,  and  identifying  the   participants  that  must  attend  in-person  instruction  in addition to   online instruction.1-a. The state board of elections shall  establish  a  mandatory  core   curriculum  for  poll worker training which includes the requirements in   subdivision two of this section, as amended by a chapter of the laws  of   2005,  and  the rights of voters at the polls and obligation of election   workers to protect those rights while maintaining the integrity  of  the   franchise,  including assisting voters with disabilities or with limited   or no proficiency in the  English  language,  handling,  processing  and   entitlement  to  ballots,  including  affidavit  and  emergency ballots,   proper identification  requirements,  procedures  to  be  followed  with   respect  to  voters whose names are not on the list of registered voters   or whose identities have not been  verified,  electioneering  and  other   violations  of  the  elective  franchise  as  defined  in  this chapter,   solicitation  by  individuals  and  groups  at  the  polling  place  and   procedures to be followed after the polls close. Each board of elections   shall augment the core curriculum with local procedures not inconsistent   with  the  core  curriculum  adopted by the state board of elections and   which includes procedures relating to proper operation of, and remedying   problems with, the voting machine or system in use in that jurisdiction.2. Election inspectors, poll clerks and election coordinators shall be   instructed concerning the election law, the taking of registrations, the   use of  voting  machines,  disability  etiquette  and  their  duties  in   connection therewith as soon as possible after their designation.3.  Election  inspectors,  poll  clerks  and  election coordinators as   required by this section shall, upon  their  original  designation,  and   every  year  thereafter,  complete  a course of instruction, and, before   certification, pass an examination thereon. Such  examination  shall  be   given  both online and in person, provided that those participants whose   instructions include  the  use  of  voting  machines  or  other  matters   requiring specialized training may be required to pass an examination on   such  matters  in person. The state board of elections shall supply each   board of elections  with  instructional  material  to  be  used  in  the   preparation  for  such  examinations  and  shall give each such board of   elections uniform directions for the conduct of such examinations, which   it shall be the duty of the  board  to  follow.  Every  such  board  may   utilize   additional   materials   selected  by  it  in  the  course  of   instruction. No person taking such examination  shall  be  permitted  to   know  the  questions  or  answers  in  advance or be given access to the   answers during the examination.  If  such  inspectors,  poll  clerks  or   coordinators pass such examination, the board of elections shall certify   the designated election inspector, poll clerk or coordinator.4.  The  county board of elections shall within two weeks notify those   who have passed the examination, that they are certified to serve.5. Each board of elections shall reproduce a booklet  of  instructions   for  participants  prepared  by  the state board of elections. A copy of    such booklet, or digital version, shall be given to each participant  at   the  time  such  participant attends the course of instruction. At least   one copy of such booklet shall be included with  the  supplies  sent  to   each election district for each election and day of local registration.