Through June 15, the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC) and the Iowa Youth Congress are accepting applications for their 2013-2014 terms.
SIYAC is the state’s youth-led council, comprised of 21 members ages 14 to 21 from across Iowa. Members partner with state-level agencies, lobby for legislation and develop service initiatives. They meet quarterly at the Statehouse and have biweekly conference calls. To learn more, go to www.icyd.iowa.gov/SIYAC.
Iowa Youth Congress participants hold elections, propose mock legislation, debate solutions and pass youth-centered bills during their annual three-day program. Members also present their bills to state legislators, who may turn them into official legislation. For further details, visit http://iyc.latinoaffairs.iowa.gov.