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Students urge expansion of Youth in Government after Lansing trip
Summary
Students who attended Youth in Government described campaign and legislative exercises in Lansing, noted one student won lieutenant governor in the youth program, and asked the board to consider creating a high-school level program with teacher supervision and transportation support.
A group of students reported to the board on their Youth in Government trip to Lansing, sharing experiences from campaigning, answering legislative-style questions, and participating in ceremonial events. One student said her bill passed through the youth governor process and she received a certificate at a closing ceremony.
Students described fundraising efforts that reduced the cost of the trip to about $50 per student and recommended the board explore ways to expand Youth in Government to the high school, citing benefits in civic understanding and leadership development. "She got lieutenant governor," a teacher said of the student who won the position; students and the board discussed the need for a supervising teacher and transportation if a high-school program is to be added.
