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Rock County Board approves one-year Youth and Governance pilot to place students in standing committees
Summary
After public testimony and supervisor debate, the Rock County Board approved a one-year pilot to seat 4–8 student participants in standing committees for hands-on civic experience; students would not hold voting rights and the program will be evaluated in September 2025.
The Rock County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 12 to establish a one-year Youth and Governance pilot program that will place between four and eight high-school students in standing county committees to observe and participate in committee work without voting rights.
Supervisor Wilson, who introduced the resolution, said the ad hoc committee considered multiple models and recommended a small, hands-on pilot to give students exposure to real-time county governance. "This pilot program presents a significant opportunity for Rock County," Wilson said, adding the program would "bring a new perspective" and give students "a forum in our committees, to make their voice heard." The program is scheduled…
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