What We're
Saying
LYAC's Mission
Statement:
As the Washington
State Legislative Youth Advisory Council we strive
to be a voice for youth, examine issues of
importance to Washington youth, and vocalize concerns to legislators. We also work to promote
youth participation in state and municipal
governments and foster long-lasting relationships
between state legislators, adults and young people.
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| LYAC
member and former chair Kate Berry discusses
the Washington Legislative Youth Advisory
Council at the 2007 meeting of the National
Conference of State Legislatures in Boston.
Berry told how the group was formed,
accomplishments since coming into existence
and LYAC's visions for the future, as well
as funding issues. Listening with interest
is state Sen. Gerald Theunissen from
Lousiana. |
Annual Reports to the
Legislature:
2007
|2006
2005
Other practical changes we want to
explore and work on:
More Options for
Health and Fitness
- More
student events/school at reasonable price
- Planned
Physical fitness opportunities for students
(i.e. ski trips, camping ect.)
Reform Sex Ed
- Revised
Sex Ed
- Better Sex
Education
Standard Test
Reform
- Re-examine
the WASL’s focus/purpose
- Revise the
WASL
- Revise
Standardized Testing
- The WASL
wastes Money
- Reforming
WASL Purpose
Education Reform
- Better
Mental Health Education
- More Civic
Education
More Money for
Public School
- More Money
for schools
- Public
School Funding
- Teacher
Salary Reforms
- Influence
Educational Funding
The Future of
LYAC
-
Communication about LYAC
- Create
Website for LYAC
- LYAC
Donation
- Amend the
Sunset Clause
- Research
and receive Funding for LYAC
- Changing
our bill.
-
Reform
the sun-set clause for (LYAC)
Funding for LYAC
Revise School
Environment
- More
/Different Cafeteria Food
- Later
School Starts
- Safe Place
-
International Opportunities
-
Anti-Discrimination in After School
Activities.
-
Discriminatory groups not allowed to use
facilities
- Increase
Student Involvement in Community
Reform Insurance
for Youth
- Non
Discrimination for male drivers!
- Better
Insurance policies for youth/students
