SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT between THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

Poll Worker Training

33. The Supervisor shall ensure that all poll worker training materials emphasize that by law, individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are blind or visually impaired, must have access to a private and independent voting system. The materials must clarify that the Edge machines are the method of private and independent voting chosen by the Supervisor. Within ninety (90) days of the effective date of the Agreement, the Supervisor shall submit training materials for review and approval by the United States; the Supervisor shall adopt and implement the training materials within ten (10) days of the United States' approval.

34. Prior to each Election, the Supervisor shall provide, to each clerk and field clerk, hands-on training regarding operation of the Edge machine. The mandatory training shall include a demonstration of how to independently turn on, test, and operate an Edge machine.

35. In addition to the mandatory clerk and field clerk hands-on training referenced in Paragraph 34, above, the Supervisor shall make online training materials available to poll workers. These training materials shall include procedures for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting the Edge machines. The online materials will also include instructions for reporting Edge machine malfunctions to the office of the Supervisor of Elections.

36. Poll worker training shall also include sensitivity training that includes appropriate methods of assisting voters with disabilities.