Since 2001, Michigan’s Children has offered Youth Legislative Day (YLD) as a hands-on approach to teaching the legislative process to youths.  Through participation in these activities, youths from around the state gain a heightened awareness of public policy and deeper interest in civic involvement.

This special program teaches young people about the legislative process by immersing them in it through role-playing.  With the help of select legislators and professional lobbyists, the students receive training in drafting, researching, debating and voting upon legislation.  As if they are elected lawmakers, the young people then participate in committee hearings in the actual House committee rooms and a full debate of the mock bills on the House floor.