Washington LYAC

Washington LYAC Amplifying the voices of all 1.6 million young people in Washington. Governor’s Office with the help of existing members.

The Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) is the only nonpartisan youth-led committee empowered by state law to represent the official voice of Washington youth to the Legislature. It is entirely student-led, and co-administered by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Washington State Leadership Board. Each year, a select group of 14-18 year old students from a diverse range of politi

cal, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds are appointed to the council by the Lt. On the council, students spend two years learning about and engaging directly with the legislative process by making meaningful policy recommendations to the Legislature. Established in 2005 as the brainchild of then-12 year old Alex Jonlin, a semi-finalist for the Harvard Kennedy School's Innovations in Government award, LYAC is enduring proof of teenagers' ability to make change in their communities. From lobbying legislators, to hosting events with hundreds of young people from across the state, to traveling around the state teaching civic engagement workshops, LYAC aims to leave an enduring legacy on the lives of youth across the state with its work.

Applications for the 2025 - 2027 cohort are now closed!
05/01/2025

Applications for the 2025 - 2027 cohort are now closed!

‼️ 1 DAY LEFT ‼️ It is not too late to submit your application! Five of the finalists from the previous year's cohort su...
04/29/2025

‼️ 1 DAY LEFT ‼️ It is not too late to submit your application! Five of the finalists from the previous year's cohort submitted their applications on the last day.

All prospective candidates must meet the following qualifications to be a successful applicant:
Currently be in grades 7 - 10
Reside and attend school in the State of Washington
Have a teacher, counselor, or community leader submit a letter of recommendation (Optional, but strongly recommended)

2 DAYS LEFT!All prospective candidates must meet the following qualifications to be a successful applicant:Currently be ...
04/28/2025

2 DAYS LEFT!

All prospective candidates must meet the following qualifications to be a successful applicant:
Currently be in grades 7 - 10
Reside and attend school in the State of Washington
Have a teacher, counselor, or community leader submit a letter of recommendation (Optional, but strongly recommended)

3 DAYS LEFT!All prospective candidates must meet the following qualifications to be a successful applicant:Currently be ...
04/27/2025

3 DAYS LEFT!

All prospective candidates must meet the following qualifications to be a successful applicant:

Currently be in grades 7 - 10

Reside and attend school in the State of Washington

Have a teacher, counselor, or community leader submit a letter of recommendation (Optional, but strongly recommended)

Big thanks to for having us on the panel for Budget Priorities Across the Education Ecosystem: From Early Learning to H...
04/25/2025

Big thanks to for having us on the panel for Budget Priorities Across the Education Ecosystem: From Early Learning to Higher Ed.

We’re proud to lift youth voices in conversations that shape the future of education across Washington. The decisions made in Olympia impact every student — from the youngest learners to those pursuing higher ed. Let’s keep pushing for equity, access, and success at every level.

All prospective candidates must meet the following qualifications to be a successful applicant: Currently be in grades 7...
04/10/2025

All prospective candidates must meet the following qualifications to be a successful applicant:

Currently be in grades 7 - 10

Reside and attend school in the State of Washington

Have a teacher, counselor, or community leader submit a letter of recommendation (Optional, but strongly recommended)

Help LYAC pass a bill!! We have an email template in our bio.
04/01/2025

Help LYAC pass a bill!! We have an email template in our bio.

30 DAYS LEFT!All prospective candidates must meet the following qualifications to be a successful applicant: Currently b...
03/31/2025

30 DAYS LEFT!

All prospective candidates must meet the following qualifications to be a successful applicant:

Currently be in grades 7 - 10

Reside and attend school in the State of Washington

Have a teacher, counselor, or community leader submit a letter of recommendation (Optional, but strongly recommended)

11/21/2024

The Legislative Youth Advisory Council in Washington State illustrates the importance of trusting nonpartisan viewpoints to legislate and find solutions at the local level

⭐️🤩 Congratulations to our new cohort LYAC members!! LYAC is so excited to welcome 12 new members to our council for...
08/21/2024

⭐️🤩 Congratulations to our new cohort LYAC members!!

LYAC is so excited to welcome 12 new members to our council for the 2024-2025 year !!

Thank you so much to everyone who took time to apply and participate in the LYAC selection process this year and we encourage you to apply again next year if you were not selected to serve this year! 💚

Let’s give a round of applause to these talented new individuals who will be working to make progress in policy that affect the lives of many youth across Washington🥳

welcome your new 2024-2024 LYAC exec!!
08/08/2024

welcome your new 2024-2024 LYAC exec!!

Welcome your new 2024-2025 LYAC exec!
08/08/2024

Welcome your new 2024-2025 LYAC exec!

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PO Box 40427
Olympia, WA
98504

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