2024 Young Legislators Program!

OVERVIEW

The Young Legislators Program (YLP) is an educational program sponsored by the Office of Assemblymember Akilah Weber, M.D. of the 79th Assembly District. The goal of the program is to equip our youth with the skills and knowledge to consider a career in government or public service, and an opportunity to learn about the state legislative process, current events, leadership development, financial literacy, and more.

The Young Legislators will meet for six monthly sessions from April through September, on the 4th Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm at our district office in La Mesa. At the end of the program, the Young Legislators will introduce a bill idea to Assemblymember Weber.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Open to high school sophomores and juniors who live or attend school in the 79th Assembly District.
Must submit official high school transcript.
Must complete application form including short essays.
Must be able to commit to the scheduled sessions.

PROGRAM DATES

Session #1: April 24, 2024
Session #2: May 22, 2024
Session #3: June 26, 2024
Session #4: July 24, 2024
Session #5: August 28, 2024
Session #6: September 25, 2024

You must submit your application by March 1, 2024 to be considered. Upon admission to the program, students must submit a participating agreement. We expect our Young Legislators to demonstrate characteristics for collaborative learning and integrity including adaptability, initiative, respect, and maturity. The attire for each session is business casual unless otherwise noted.