YOUTH LEGISLATURE (LEG) - December 7-9, 2023
The Louisiana YMCA Youth Legislature conference is three-day conference held each year that engages high school students from across the state at every level of state government. Students assume roles in all three branches of government as they debate issues of local and state importance. Through the conference, they gain first-hand knowledge of the democratic process and develop leadership and presiding skills. Youth Legislature is a student-led conference where State Board officials are elected by their peers to plan and preside over each conference.
During the conference, delegates assume control of the State Capitol, as they become members of the House, Senate, Executive Branch, and Supreme Court. Members of the legislature prepare for the conference by authoring legislation on a topic of their choice. At the conference, they will have the opportunity to present and defend their idea as it wends its way through the legislative process and potentially to the Governor's desk. Members of the Supreme Court challenge the constitutionality of legislation proposed at the conference, legislation passed at previous conferences, and even current Louisiana state laws.
At the conclusion, the conference recognizes outstanding delegates, those whose legislation has been signed into law, and those students elected or selected to lead the next Youth Legislature. With over 50 years of proud tradition in the state of Louisiana, the YMCA Youth Legislature conference is the state’s premier opportunity to engage and educate youth in the political process while preparing them for the leadership opportunities of tomorrow.
During the conference, delegates assume control of the State Capitol, as they become members of the House, Senate, Executive Branch, and Supreme Court. Members of the legislature prepare for the conference by authoring legislation on a topic of their choice. At the conference, they will have the opportunity to present and defend their idea as it wends its way through the legislative process and potentially to the Governor's desk. Members of the Supreme Court challenge the constitutionality of legislation proposed at the conference, legislation passed at previous conferences, and even current Louisiana state laws.
At the conclusion, the conference recognizes outstanding delegates, those whose legislation has been signed into law, and those students elected or selected to lead the next Youth Legislature. With over 50 years of proud tradition in the state of Louisiana, the YMCA Youth Legislature conference is the state’s premier opportunity to engage and educate youth in the political process while preparing them for the leadership opportunities of tomorrow.
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