Panel debates LB995 to expand appointment and clearer advisements of counsel for juveniles LB995 would require appointment of counsel upon filing qualifying juvenile petitions and mandate clearer, age-appropriate advisements. Supporters described widespread uneven access to counsel and traumatic consequences when youth waive representation; opponents warned of unfunded mandates and capacity shortages in rural counties.

A groundbreaking bill, LB995, aims to ensure every Nebraska juvenile receives proper legal counsel upon filing court petitions, sparking heated debates over access and implementation.

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Students ask Legislature to mandate student board members statewide Student advisory delegates urged amending Education Code section 35012 to require at least one student board member in unified and high‑school districts, expand motion rights (while keeping preferential votes), and provide training; legislators raised costs, petition barriers and procedural questions.

Students are demanding a voice in crucial school decisions, pushing for a law that guarantees student representation on school boards across California.

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Committee hears bill to expand youth and young-adult voices on homeless youth advisory council The Early Learning and Human Services Committee heard House Bill 2185, which would expand membership of the state’s Homeless Youth Advisory Council to add seats for adults with lived experience and broaden youth representation to include those under 25; witnesses said the change is mostly procedural and low-cost.

House Bill 2185 aims to amplify voices in the fight against youth homelessness by expanding the Homeless Youth Advisory Council to include more representatives with lived experiences.

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Westbury School Board Appoints First Student Representative Following New York Law School board votes unanimously to appoint student member as per new state requirement.

In a groundbreaking move, the Westbury School Board has appointed its first student representative, marking a new era of inclusivity and youth involvement in education!

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Tennessee Representatives Advocate for Dream Catchers Academy to Support Homeless Youth State representatives urge approval of Dream Catchers Academy to aid homeless students in Memphis.

Memphis leaders are pushing for the Dream Catchers Charter Academy to transform the lives of nearly 3,000 homeless students—will this vital initiative get the green light?

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Boulder Panel Welcomes New Student Member Turner Land Amid Closed Session Discussions Panel introduces Turner Land as new member and discusses officer coaching strategies.

The Boulder Police Oversight Panel welcomes student member Turner Land, sparking fresh insights and a renewed focus on community involvement in police accountability.

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Shayla Adam Stafford officially sworn in as Prince George's County Council member Shayla Adam Stafford takes the oath of office to serve District 5 on the council

Shayla Adam Stafford has officially taken her place on the Prince George's County Council, bringing fresh energy and innovative ideas to District 5!

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NSBA members vote on policies emphasizing student representation and engagement NSBA policies pass as discussions highlight importance of student representatives and engagement.

The Phoenix-Talent School Board is taking bold steps to amplify student voices and representation, igniting a transformative discussion on education policy.

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Local Youth Board Members Advocate for Younger Generation Representation in Littleton Board aims to amplify younger voices in local government decision-making in Littleton.

Local youth board members in Littleton are on a mission to ensure that the voices of younger generations are not just heard, but valued in local government decisions.

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Young parliamentarians cannot only be from Windhoek – Patience Masua Former Swapo member of parliament Patience Masua says young people who are elected to be in parliament cannot only be from Windhoek but should represent different parts of the country. Masua said this in Windhoek on Monday during the Open Society Foundations (OSF) and Action Coalition-Namibia’s high-level meeting and panel discussion titled ‘The Land of the Brave’. Masua says access to opportunities and education must be decentralised. “Our young people representing us in parliament cannot only be from Windhoek. lt cannot only be young people who have access to these opportunities. It has to be decentralised opportunities because there are so many layers of injustice,” said Masua. The engagement, which will run until 16 April, comes at a pivotal moment, as the country elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in December 2024. The post Young parliamentarians cannot only be from Windhoek – Patience Masua appeared first on The Namibian.

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Disability Rights Oregon opposes adult foster homes bill amid resident rights concerns Opposition grows over adult foster homes bill due to potential resident rights violations.

A heated debate is brewing in Oregon as advocates raise alarms over proposed legislation that could jeopardize the very essence of adult foster homes and youth representation in decision-making.

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Vermont Youth Council urges extension of Act 109 to preserve youth representation The Youth Council emphasizes the need to protect voices of 100,000 Vermont residents.

The future of Vermont's youth representation hangs in the balance as the State Youth Council fights to preserve its vital role against the looming sunset of Act 109.

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Energy Commission faces membership crisis as city struggles to fill key positions Energy Commission urges filling vacant seats to enhance expertise and accelerate decarbonization efforts.

The Ann Arbor Energy Commission is sounding the alarm on its dwindling membership and urgent need for youth representation to effectively combat climate change.

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