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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH ASSEMBLY<\/h1>\n

Similar to our high school program, local delegations work together on debate practices, service-learning projects, fundraising efforts and State Assembly preparation prior to the State Conference.<\/p>\n

The purpose of this three-day learning opportunity is to bring the workings of the Ohio State Government alive to students in grades 6-8. Students are given an opportunity to discuss current state issues with state administrators, elected officials, and students from other schools throughout the state.<\/p>\n

Each conference is led by teens elected to office by their fellow representatives. Held annually at the Statehouse in Columbus.\u00a0 Volunteers and the YMCA Staff help guide the students through mock committee meetings and procedures. Students debate and vote on the bills that their fellow peers have written and presented. Bills that pass in committee are then taken to the floor of the House or Senate for full debate and vote.<\/p>\n

Youth hold offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. Participants also engage in campaigns and elections for officers who will serve during the following year.<\/p>\n

Sample Youth and\u00a0Government Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n

Executive Branch Program<\/h2>\n

The Executive Branch Program allows students the opportunity to experience the executive branch of state government in Ohio.<\/p>\n

During the Youth Assembly, opportunities for students to participate include Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House and many more. Elections take place during the Youth Assembly to elect the executive officers, who then serve for next year.<\/p>\n

Legislative Program<\/h2>\n

The Legislative Program is based as closing as possible to the Ohio General Assembly. The program strives to turn the ideas of Ohio youth into formal laws by writing, debating, and voting on legislation according to the specific rules and procedures.<\/p>\n

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2022 Conference Information<\/h2>\n

The 2022 State Conference will take place at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Columbus and the Statehouse on November 20-22. The cost will be $300 per student and the conference will include: meals, commemorative bill book, conference t-shirt, sitting in the hallowed chambers of the Statehouse, tons of fun and lifelong friendships!\u00a0This printable flyer<\/a> includes conference details.<\/p>\n

Registration<\/a> and Bill Submission<\/a> is now live through November 4th. A unique link will be sent to advisors via email to see their roster of registrants and bill submissions.<\/p>\n

Financial Aid is available. Students can apply here<\/a>, also through November 4th.<\/p>\n

Please contact staff@myig.org<\/a>\u00a0with questions. We are excited to “Convene in Columbus!”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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