access using the Internet site of the official’s office. (b) Information on whether vote was counted The information referred to under subsection (a) with respect to the receipt of an absentee ballot shall include information regarding whether the vote cast on the ballot was counted, and, in the case of a vote which was not counted, the reasons therefor. (c) Use of toll-Free telephone number by officials without internet site A program established by a State or local election official whose office does not have an Internet site may meet the requirements of subsection (a) if the official has established a toll-free telephone number that may be used by an individual who cast an absentee ballot to obtain the information on the receipt of the voted absentee ballot as provided under such subsection. (d) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2020 and each succeeding election for Federal office. 324. Rules for counting provisional ballots (a) Statewide counting of provisional ballots (1) In general For purposes of section 302(a)(4), notwithstanding the precinct or polling place at which a provisional ballot is cast within the State, the appropriate election official shall count each vote on such ballot for each election in which the individual who cast such ballot is eligible to vote. (2) Effective date This subsection shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2020 and each succeeding election for Federal office. (b) Uniform and nondiscriminatory standards (1) In general Consistent with the requirements of section 302, each State shall establish uniform and nondiscriminatory standards for the issuance, handling, and counting of provisional ballots. (2) Effective date This subsection shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2020 and each succeeding election for Federal office. 325. Coverage of