Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council

Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council LYAC is made up of 31 high school students to represent the voices of young people across the state.

Members of the council are selected from a wide pool of applicants from around the state who display a strong interest in civic involvement. The twenty-one member body includes two student members selected from each of the six congressional districts and nine at-large members. Applicants must be between the age of fourteen and nineteen and enrolled in a public or private high school, a home school

, or participating in a GED skills program during the school year in which the applicant will be serving as a member if selected.

03/21/2026

LYAC wants you to know that school safety matters, even if it’s an inconvenience! Throughout the past two years, LYAC has worked with legislators to address school security and provide safer learning environments to schools across the state.

John Parker, LYAC’s Parliamentarian, has been selected as one of LPB’s 2026 Louisiana Young Heroes!This recognition high...
03/21/2026

John Parker, LYAC’s Parliamentarian, has been selected as one of LPB’s 2026 Louisiana Young Heroes!

This recognition highlights students who go beyond expectations through leadership, service, resilience, and character. John’s impact reflects the kind of dedication and drive that continues to move Louisiana forward.

LYAC is proud to see one of its leaders recognized at the state level and celebrate the example he sets for others across Louisiana.

LYAC is honored to partner with State Representative Josh Carlson to streamline the process for minors entering the work...
03/19/2026

LYAC is honored to partner with State Representative Josh Carlson to streamline the process for minors entering the workforce!

Congratulations to LYAC members Beija Lopes-Morgan, William Vyas, Melissa Le, and Lincoln Trumps for being named finalis...
03/09/2026

Congratulations to LYAC members Beija Lopes-Morgan, William Vyas, Melissa Le, and Lincoln Trumps for being named finalists for the 2026 Louisiana High School Student of the Year competition! The finalist will meet this spring for an awards ceremony in Baton Rouge and the announcement of the Louisiana Student of the Year winner.

LYAC members Andrew, Coco, Emily Grace, Brinkley, and Momin made an impact at the 4-H Spark Action Change Summit, where ...
02/21/2026

LYAC members Andrew, Coco, Emily Grace, Brinkley, and Momin made an impact at the 4-H Spark Action Change Summit, where they shared ideas and connected with students at both the summit and meet and greet. They introduced LYAC to students across the state and sparked interest in applying.

The summit brought students together in a fun, high-energy environment, while the meet and greet created space for conversations and connections.

This group helped grow the next wave of student leaders.

02/02/2026

🎥…Our 1/31/26 meeting recap hype video 😉 . We met with Superintendent Dr. Ken Oertling, had Committee Breakout Sessions, and heard insightful safety task force updates from Senator Barry Milligan. We also had time to eat some King Cake. If you want to be a part of the fun next year… applications for LYAC are open NOW!

Apply to the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council today!If you’ll be in grades 9-12 next school year, this is yo...
01/13/2026

Apply to the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council today!

If you’ll be in grades 9-12 next school year, this is your chance to have your voice heard, impact policy, and connect with leaders across Louisiana. The application is completed online and includes six short-answer questions. Each applicant must submit only two letters of recommendation and a principal-signed form, available on the website.

The deadline to apply is March 27th. Don’t miss the opportunity to represent your peers and help shape Louisiana’s future.

Learn more and apply at house.louisiana.gov/civiced/default_LYAC

Happy Holidays from the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council!
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council!

Congratulations to LYAC Member Andrew Chevallier on being selected as Winn Parish Student of the Year!
12/11/2025

Congratulations to LYAC Member Andrew Chevallier on being selected as Winn Parish Student of the Year!

Congratulations to LYAC Vice President Beija Lopes-Morgan on being selected as St. Tammany Parish Student of the Year! ...
12/11/2025

Congratulations to LYAC Vice President Beija Lopes-Morgan on being selected as St. Tammany Parish Student of the Year!

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