The purpose of the program is to bring the workings of state government alive to students.
It creates an opportunity for students to discuss current state issues with state
administrators, elected officials, and students
from 40 high schools and YMCA's
throughout the state.
Delegates participate in the final three-day event held in April at the state capitol in
Harrisburg. The conference is led by teens elected to office by their fellow delegates.
The state provides facilities and volunteers act as resources for the students while
they debate the issues. Students debate and vote on the bills that their fellow delegates have
written and presented. Bills that pass in committee are then taken
to the floor of the House or
Senate for full debate and vote.
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Officers and Administration
have responsibility for planning, implementation, & leadership
of the program.
Legislators
author bills, vote
on bills, speak their minds on current events, run for office, and vote for officers.
Supreme Court Justices
hear oral arguments from
teams of
Attorneys.
Lobbyists are trained in the
process of influencing
legislation.
Press Corps
keep a careful
eye the proceedings by publishing
newspapers.
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