YOUTH ADVOCACY HUB
YOUTH IN ACTION
Check out some of the many ways young people across the state are engaging in education advocacy and making their voices heard.
Youth-Authored Blog Post and Policy on Inclusive Education
The Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) worked hard to put forth a bill this session that focuses on inclusive curriculum in schools. They published blogs like this one to promote their ideas and garner support. Although their bill, SB 5441, did not advance, its elements of it were included in a different bill, SB 5462, that is moving through the legislative process. Click here to read their blog post about this topic.
Youth Self-Advocates Participate in Advocacy Week Panel for Special Education
This past January, young people from across the state shared their experiences with the special education system in Washington and their ideas for creating stronger, more inclusive school environments. Students from the Student Potential Youth Advisory Council participated in an Advocacy Week with the Investing in Student Potential coalition, and they worked together to advocate for themselves and others. Check out the highlight video to see them in action.
Student Testifies in Legislative Session about Inclusive Curriculum
Watch Molly Reagan (student and member of the Root of Our Youth) testify on House Bill 1807 during the 2022 legislative session and advocate for the importance of inclusive, diverse curriculum in Washington public schools.