New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants to give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in school board elections statewide, according to an advance excerpt of the State of the State speech he’ll deliver Tuesday.

“I know, to some, this may sound unconventional. But voting is a lifelong habit. And studies show that, if a person votes in one election, they are more likely to turn out in the next election,” Murphy will say, according to a draft of his speech. “So, encouraging our young neighbors to engage with democracy is really about encouraging them to become lifelong voters.”

Murphy’s annual State of the State speech is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. and can be watched online.