Youth Legislature students work all year to learn parliamentary procedure and write their own legislation. During this program, teens will develop confidence, hone skills in writing, research, and public speaking, and better understand their power as citizens.
In May, students from across the state come together to form a mock legislature of the Washington State Legislature. Students will fill leadership roles across various program areas, including Senate, House, Lobbyists, Press, and Pages. Students will debate with other students from across the state, exposing the students to a variety of viewpoints while discussing solutions to problems facing their own communities.
Youth Legislature Statewide Event Schedule
- Youth Legislature Leadership Training for Current Delegates: April 11-12, 2025
- Youth Legislature Session: May 7-10, 2025
Bill Templates
Student legislation is submitted via the REGY site. You can use the templates below to prepare your bill before entering it in REGY.
- ACT Template
- MEMORIAL Template
- RESOLUTION Template
- LEGISLATIVE Opinion Template
- REPORTER ARTICLE Template
Advisor Resources
Find a Delegation Near You
Below is a map of all current Youth Legislature delegations. If you are interested in joining or starting a new delegation or do not see a program in your area listed, please contact us at youthgov@seattleymca.org or call (360) 357-3475.