Voter Education and Participation Act of 1983

Voter Education and Participation Act of 1983 - Requires that each program assisted with funds made available under this Act: (1) develop curriculum materials for elementary, secondary, and higher education to instruct students, teachers, and community members in the importance of voting and to facilitate increased voter participation; (2) disseminate such projects and program materials; (3) train personnel to use such curriculum and program materials; and (4) cooperate with persons and organizations with a special or demonstrated interest in voter education and assist them in promoting, encouraging, developing, or producing programs, materials, public service announcements, and conferences which relate to voter education and participation. Permits curriculum development projects to include, but not be limited to, mock elections, model congresses, civics classes, local symposiums on election issues, and programs to assist students, teachers, and other members of the local educational community to register to vote.

Requires any public, private, or nonprofit agency, institution, or organization desiring assistance under this Act to submit an application to the Secretary of Education within 60 days after enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary to ensure that specified criteria are met by programs approved for such assistance. Requires that such programs provide equal access for private, as well as public, schools.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987.