Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC)

LYAC Applications Now Available – Deadline is June 25, 2012

Established by the Washington Legislature in 2005, the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) serves as the formal voice for Washington youth to examine issues of importance and advise the Washington State Legislature on these issues and related legislation.

LYAC consists of 22 members from around the state of Washington who, at the time of appointment, are ages 14 to 18. Members serve two-year terms and, if eligible, may be reappointed for subsequent two-year terms. LYAC members are from diverse personal, education, political, socio-economic, ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Per RCW 28A.300.801, with sufficient funding, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provides administrative support for LYAC in partnership with the Legislature and the Office of Lieutenant Governor.

For more information, please contact lyac@leg.wa.gov or (360) 725-6039.

LYAC Applications Now Available – Deadline is June 25, 2012

2011-2012 Legislative Youth Advisory Council