Student YMCA
State Assembly
The YMCA State Assembly is a dynamic three-day journey that empowers teens from across the state to step into the shoes of legislators and policymakers. This immersive event offers a model government experience like no other. At the State Capitol, young leaders come together to debate ideas, not people, and enact positive change.
During these three days, participants build lasting friendships, engage in spirited debates, and dive into the heart of civic engagement. It's an opportunity for teens to experience the democratic process firsthand, exchange diverse perspectives, and collaboratively craft solutions to real-world issues.
The YMCA State Assembly is where tomorrow's leaders are nurtured, where passion meets policy, and where the spirit of community takes center stage. Join us in this inspiring journey and be part of a youth-led movement that's shaping the future of our great state.
The annual statewide gathering in Tallahassee, State Assembly is the largest gathering of delegates. The 69th State Assembly will be held in Tallahassee Florida, Wednesday, April 22nd through Friday, April 24th, 2026
REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registration will open on January 14th. All participants must complete a registration form, please speak with your advisor before submitting as some chapters are working to submit payment locally.
Legislative
Final bills that will be printed in this year's bill book must be emailed directly to bills@floridaymcas.org the submission deadline is February 18, 2026.
Judicial
Briefs and memos are due on February 18th, 2026 and can be emailed directly to judicial@floridayig.net
COST
Financial Assistance/Scholarship Application: Here!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Coming soon!
STATE ASSEMBLY 2027 RESOURCES
Below you will find a link to the updated Google Drive for the 2025-2026 Florida YMCA Youth in Government Resource Directory
In this folder you will find resources such as the Legislative and Executive Policy Agenda. This agenda contains the most paramount priorities and their relevance to our great state. The agenda is organized into subtopics. Below each section reside resources and guiding questions to help engage your mind and spark your curiosity. Though these issues are not the full extent of the problems in Florida, their resolutions will secure a brighter future for our state.
You will also find the Supreme and District Court cases, as well as a plethora of resources for brief and memo drafting.