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The Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) is the official voice for young people to the state legislature on all policy relating to youth. LYAC members interact directly with legislators and other public officials throughout the year and also provide educational workshop presentations at youth events across the state! This year's legislative priorities:
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Join LYAC
The Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory consists of 22 members ages 14 through 18 from all around Washington, each with very different opinions and viewpoints. We discuss issues that Washington youth care about, and make recommendations to the legislature based on working with and listening to young people in our communities.
The application for LYAC 2017-2019 term is out! Please click the button below and fill out the application in order to be reviewed for a spot on the council! The applications are due at 11:00 PM June 1st, 2017.
The application for LYAC 2017-2019 term is out! Please click the button below and fill out the application in order to be reviewed for a spot on the council! The applications are due at 11:00 PM June 1st, 2017.
2017 Updates
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Teen Action Fair
On 3/18, LYAC attended and ran a booth at the Teen Action Fair, located at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center!
Link to watch an introductory video: https://vimeo.com/183562985
On 3/18, LYAC attended and ran a booth at the Teen Action Fair, located at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center!
Link to watch an introductory video: https://vimeo.com/183562985
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Teen Action Fair is an event that LYAC attends annually. Many youth action groups, from around the state, including LYAC, set up booths and share their work with others. It is an inspiring, cost-free, youth voice and action filled event. LYAC members presented about the council, had an interactive "How a Bill Becomes a Law" game, and a poster where youth filled out on sticky notes how they make a difference in our community. Through the event, LYAC was able to meet many other passionate youth and see what issues youth are the most concerned about.
Washington State Youth Survey
Washington students have a voice! Click the button below to tell us what matters to you. We'll bring your feedback to the Legislature on Youth Action Day.
Our lawmakers in Olympia agree that the distinct needs of young people in Washington must be a priority. LYAC was created in 2005 to help legislators address these needs through the direct input of Washington’s youth.
We meet up to six times per year in locations around Washington, and every year we hold a Youth Action Day in Olympia in to meet with legislators, testify on bills, and give a voice to Washington youth by advocating for youth.
We meet up to six times per year in locations around Washington, and every year we hold a Youth Action Day in Olympia in to meet with legislators, testify on bills, and give a voice to Washington youth by advocating for youth.
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