Each year, the Clerk of the Legislature’s Office coordinates a program called the Unicameral Youth Legislature. This four-day legislative simulation offers 9th to 12th graders a chance to take on the role of state senators and experience the legislative process firsthand.
Playing the role of state senators, students will sponsor bills, conduct committee hearings, and debate legislation. Working alongside actual senators, students will discover the unique process and procedures of the nation’s only unicameral legislature.
This year, the Unicameral Youth Legislature is being held from June 12 to 15. Any students with an interest in public office, government, politics, law, public policy, debate or public speaking would be ideal participants.
To learn more about the program, visit www.nebraskalegislature.gov/education/unicamyouth.php or call (402) 471-2788. The deadline for registration is May 15.
CONTACT:
Logan Seacrest
lseacrest@leg.ne.gov
(402) 471-2633