Thirty-one Louisiana students have been selected as members of the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council and will work together over the next year in an effort to influence the legislative process.
A new council is selected annually and is composed entirely of high school students to address issues affecting the youth of Louisiana. It is overseen by the Louisiana Commission on Civic Education.
At-large members from the region include Phoebe Fannin, of Zachary High School, and Benjamin Ray, of Walker High School.
LYAC gives students the opportunity to be involved in the workings of state government. LYAC members have the opportunity to meet with elected officials and propose legislation in the upcoming regular session.
Members of the council are selected from around the state and display a strong interest in civic involvement and leadership. Three top-scoring students serve from each of the six congressional districts. The remaining at-large members are the top scores from all districts combined.
The members must be in grades nine through 12 and enrolled in a public, private, charter high school or participating in a home study program.