Legislature
YMCA Youth Legislature is a national YMCA program for high school students that prepares them for moral and political leadership through training in the theory and practice of developing public policy.
WHEN AND WHERE?
Groups form locally at schools, YMCAs, or through other organizations.
District Meetings are held in December each year to elect Officers for the coming session and nominate Officers for the next year’s program.
Youth Legislature is held in Montgomery. Sessions are held at the Alabama State Capitol, State House, Judicial Building, and local hotels.
Youth Legislature 2019: February 22-24
Register for Youth Legislature 2019
Media Notes:
1) Not all who apply will be accepted in the Media Program.
2) Limit of 4 Media Members per club/school
Apply for Lobbyist
Lobbyist Notes:
1) Not all who apply will be accepted in the Lobbyist Program
2) Lobbyist Program Limited to 16 members
2) Limit of 4 Lobbyists per club/school
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES:
Conf. Fee $240 if paid by December 14 – also Deadline for Financial Assistance Applications
Conf. Fee $255 if paid by January 10
Conf. Fee $270 if paid after January 10
District Meetings (no cost):
District 1 Meeting (North Alabama) December 9 – 2PM Birmingham – Mountain Brook High School
District 2 Meeting (Wiregrass) December 1- 9:30 AM Dothan – Northside Methodist
District 3 Meeting (Central) December 2 – 2PM Montgomery – Brewbaker Technology Magnet
District 4 Meeting (Gulf Coast) December 9 – 2PM Mobile – Davidson HS
Volunteer
We’re looking for volunteers to help the weekend of the conference. If you’re interested in being a volunteer for this year’s conference please fill out the form below.
Volunteer for Youth Leg
PREPARATION
Check out our Resources for additional documents and links.
Draft Schedule
Here are a few videos on how to prepare:
How to Write a Bill
What to Wear
Parliamentary Procedure
REGISTRATION NOTES
Conference registration fees include Lunch and Supper Friday and Lunch on Saturday. Conference T-Shirts will also be given to all participants who register at least 3 weeks before the start of the conference. There is a Lost Occupancy Fee charged to delegations for any delegate hotel rooms that have less than 4 students of $60 per empty slot. Adult Private rooms are an additional $120.
Mail payments and forms to: ALYIG – 850 South Lawrence Street – Montgomery, AL 36104
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR YMCA CONFERENCES
Delegations who have cancellations can substitute however there may be additional fees. After rooming lists have been submitted substitutions must be the same gender and role (Adult, Delegate, etc.).
Request received more than…
60 days prior: 95% Refund
45 days prior: 75% Refund
30 days prior: 50% Refund
15 days prior: 25% Refund
Less than 15 days: No Refund
Who participates?
- High School Students (grades 9-12)
- YMCA Staff and Teacher Advisors
- Volunteers