(p)   Instruction on the proper use and completion of the inspectors’ statement.
(q)   Instruction on the proper completion of forms used at the polling place, including direction on the requirement that the information on forms be legible.
(r)   Instruction on the procedures for securing and delivering completed election materials.
(s)   Instruction on the consequences of failing to follow prescribed procedures.
(3)   Any other information prescribed by the commission.
13.10 Special voting deputy training.
(1)   The content and curriculum of the training required of special voting deputies shall be prescribed by the commission as described in sub. (2).
(2)   The training shall include the following elements:
(a)   Information on the absentee voting process for residents of nursing homes, retirement homes, and community-based residential facilities.
(b)   Information on determining elector residence and qualifications to vote.
(c)   Instruction on registering electors, including directions on the proper completion of the voter registration application form, if the special voting deputy is also an election registration official.
(d)   Direction on completing the absentee ballot certificate envelope.
(e)   Direction on maintaining ballot security and issuing ballots to voters.
(f)   Instruction on assisting electors to vote.
(g)   Instruction on the procedures for challenging electors.
(h)   Instruction on maintaining order at the voting location, including instruction on dispute resolution and de-escalation. This training may include the use of outside subject matter experts or law enforcement.
(i)   Information on the rights and responsibilities of election observers.
(j)   Instruction on the procedures for securing and delivering completed election materials.
(k)   Instruction on the consequences for failing to follow prescribed procedures.
(3)   Any other information prescribed by the commission.
13.15 Election official training requirements.
(1)
Election inspectors shall receive training from the municipal clerk within two years of any election at which they serve. Chief inspectors shall also attend “baseline chief inspector” training to be certified for elections in the current term. To recertify, chief inspectors shall complete six hours of elections commission-approved continuing election education during the current term. Chief inspector training shall be in accordance with s. 7.31, Stats., and the provisions of this ch. EL 13, Wis. Admin. Code. Municipal clerks are responsible for administering and tracking chief inspector training.
(2)
Special voting deputies shall attend training every two years and shall have attended training within two years of any election at which they serve.
(3)
Election registration officials shall receive training from the municipal clerk within two years of any election at which they serve. Municipal clerks shall be responsible for providing adequate training for the registration officials’ duties.
(4)
Municipal clerks shall arrange for election inspectors and special voting deputies to receive at least two hours of training in an election cycle.
(5)
Election inspectors and special voting deputies may not serve as an election official until completing the training required by this chapter.
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