Legislative Youth Advisory Council, LA

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council is meeting to hear presentations from Will Green (LABI CEO) and Rep. Lauren Ventrella, and to discuss parliamentary procedure, committee work, and legislation. The council will also consider a logo proposal from Brandon Rowton and any other matters. The agenda is largely procedural with guest speakers and discussion items.

• Will Green, President/CEO of LABI, speaking
• Rep. Lauren Ventrella (District 65) speaking
• John Parker presenting on parliamentary procedure
• Committee and legislation discussion
• Brandon Rowton presenting on LYAC logo and Rep. Firment Assembly

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) is holding an orientation seminar on July 29, 2025, at the Louisiana State Capitol. The agenda includes opening remarks, a presentation by Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson (District 27), a session with former LYAC members Owen Este, Lucy Kincade, and Walker Prejean, a talk by Representative Josh Carlson (District 43), and a presentation by Terrell Gill from the Louisiana Department of Health, followed by closing and adjournment.

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council is meeting to hear from Representative Mandie Landry, break into committees, and discuss other matters. The agenda includes standard items like call to order and approval of minutes.

• 12:15 PM presentation by Representative Mandie Landry (District 91)
• Committee breakout sessions
• Group discussion

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Youth Advisory Council will hear from Representative Dixon McMakin (District 68) at 12:15 PM and Representative Jeff Wiley (District 81) at 1:30 PM. The council will also discuss committees and legislation, and consider any other matters that may come before it.

• 12:15 PM — Representative Dixon McMakin, District 68
• 1:30 PM — Representative Jeff Wiley, District 81
• Committee and Legislation Discussion

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Municipal Association council will hold committee breakouts and group discussion, then hear a presentation from Caroline Roemer of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools at 1:30 PM. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and consideration of other matters.

• Presentation by Caroline Roemer, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
• Committee breakouts and group discussion
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council is meeting to hear presentations from the Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents and a speaker on Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and to discuss committees and legislation. The agenda includes approval of minutes and consideration of other matters.

• Presentation by Mike Faulk, Executive Director of Louisiana Association of School Superintendents at 12:00 PM
• Presentation by Candice Darwin on Trust-Based Relational Intervention at 2:00 PM
• Committee and legislation discussion

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, hear a presentation from Louisiana State Police representative Paul Toups, and discuss committee work and legislation. The meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2024, at the Louisiana Municipal Association in Baton Rouge.

• Presentation by Paul Toups of Louisiana State Police at 11:15 PM
• Committee and legislation discussion
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Legislative Youth Advisory Council is meeting to hear presentations and reports. The agenda includes briefings from the Office of Human Trafficking Prevention and the Legislative Fiscal Office.

• Presentation by Invent2Prevent
• Briefing by Mary Kate Andrepont, Deputy Director of the Office of Human Trafficking Prevention
• Report by Tamiko Stroud, Fiscal Analyst from the Legislative Fiscal Office
• Discussion with Representative Beau Beaullieu of District 48

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The council is holding a leadership seminar at the Louisiana State Capitol. The agenda includes presentations from various state officials and visits to the Senate and House Chambers.

• Presentation by Judge Wendell Manning
• Presentation by Governor Jeff Landry
• Presentation by Senator Blake Miguez
• Presentation by Representative Alonzo Knox
• Election speeches and voting

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council will meet to approve previous minutes and hear presentations from the Chief Deputy Attorney General and an ACLU Policy Strategist. The agenda also includes consideration of any other matters brought before the council.

• Presentation by Larry Frieman, Chief Deputy Attorney General
• Presentation by Stephanie Willis, ACLU Policy Strategist

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, hear from Representative Kim Carver (District 89), and break into committees. No major decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Visit from Representative Kim Carver (District 89)

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council will meet to hear presentations from Ronnie Morris, President of BESE District 6, and Representative Laurie Schlegel of District 82. The council will also discuss committee business and consider any other matters. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Ronnie Morris, BESE District 6 President at 12:00 PM
• Presentation by Representative Laurie Schlegel, District 82 at 1:00 PM
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Committee discussion on youth-related issues
• Consideration of any other matters that may come before the council

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The council will meet to approve previous minutes and hear presentations from Deputy Secretary Curtis Nelson of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Representative Vanessa LaFleur. The agenda also includes committee business and consideration of other matters.

• Presentation by Deputy Secretary Curtis Nelson, Office of Juvenile Justice
• Presentation by Representative Vanessa LaFleur, District 101
• Approval of minutes

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The council will meet to approve previous minutes and hear a presentation from Craig Noel of AIC/Motorola School Safety Solutions. The agenda also includes committee discussion and consideration of other matters.

• Presentation by Craig Noel (AIC/Motorola School Safety Solutions)

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The meeting is an orientation seminar for the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council. The agenda consists of presentations from various state agency representatives and organizations.

• Presentation by Invent2Prevent
• Presentation by Judd Jeansonne of Volunteer Louisiana
• Presentation by Trevis Thompson of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
• Presentation by Faith Boudreaux of the Louisiana Department of Health

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and receive a presentation from Dr. Janet Pope, Executive Director of the Louisiana School Boards Association, at 1:00 PM. The council will also discuss next steps and consider any other matters.

• Presentation by Dr. Janet Pope, Executive Director of the Louisiana School Boards Association
• Discussion of next steps for the council
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Committee reports

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Legislative Youth Advisory Council will meet to approve previous minutes and hear presentations from Representative Beryl Amedee and Janice Ihaza. The council also intends to hold a discussion regarding legislation strategy.

• Presentation by Representative Beryl Amedee (District 51)
• Presentation by Janice Ihaza, Statewide School Safety Policy Planner
• Legislation strategy discussion

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The council will meet to approve previous minutes and hear presentations from Representative Dewith Carrier and Senator Barry Milligan. The agenda also includes a practice session for the Invent2Prevent final presentation.

• Presentation by Representative Dewith Carrier (District 32)
• Presentation by Senator Barry Milligan (District 38)
• Invent2Prevent Final Presentation Practice

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The council will meet to hear presentations from Representative Barbara Carpenter and Representative Delisha Boyd. Members will also participate in committee breakouts and discuss legislation.

• Presentation by Representative Barbara Carpenter (District 63)
• Presentation by Representative Delisha Boyd (District 102)
• Committee breakouts and legislation discussion

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, establish committees, and hear from Representative Julie Emerson (District 39). The council will also discuss next steps and consider any other matters that may come before it.

• Guest speaker: Representative Julie Emerson (District 39)
• Establishment of committees
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of next steps

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council is meeting for an orientation seminar. The agenda includes presentations from Representative Buddy Mincey, Alexis Kador on health equity, Lauren Ladner on the Legislators Back to School Program, and Rachel Gassert on children's rights, as well as discussion of the LYAC Youth Survey. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation by Representative Buddy Mincey (District 71)
• Alexis Kador, Louisiana Center for Health Equity
• Lauren Ladner, Legislators Back to School Program
• LYAC Youth Survey discussion
• Rachel Gassert, LA Center for Children’s Rights

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council will discuss HB 920 and hear from Ethan Melancon, Director of Government Affairs at the Department of Education. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• Discussion of HB 920
• Presentation by Ethan Melancon, Director of Government Affairs, Department of Education

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council will meet to hear presentations from Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Commissioner of Higher Education, and Davante Lewis of the Louisiana Budget Project. The council will also hold committee discussion and consider any other matters that may come before it.

• Presentation by Dr. Kim Hunter Reed on higher education
• Presentation by Davante Lewis on state budget
• Committee discussion
• Consideration of other matters

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council meets to discuss committee business and hear from Representative Royce Duplessis of District 93. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or proposals listed.

• Guest speaker: Representative Royce Duplessis (District 93) at 1:00 PM
• Discussion of committee business
• Consideration of any other matters that may come before the council

Legislative Youth Advisory Council

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council meets to discuss committee topics and hear presentations from the Louisiana Center for Health Equity. Scheduled speakers include state senators, a representative, and education officials. The council may also consider other matters.

• Presentation by Louisiana Center for Health Equity at 1:30 PM
• Speakers include Sen. Regina Barrow, Sen. Cleo Fields, Rep. Larry Selders, Dr. Wendy Baudoin, Dawn Collins, and Dr. Tia Mills
• Committee and topic discussion
• Consideration of any other matters that may come before the council