Iowa Youth Congress

When you participate in the Iowa Youth Congress, you have the opportunity to lead and make your voice heard. To meet and discuss issues with state legislators. To see how government really works. To work with high school students from across Iowa.

Who: All Iowa high schools are invited to participate in the Iowa Youth Congress. 100 representatives and 100 alternates convene yearly in the Iowa House Chambers in Des Moines.

What: They hold elections and then propose, debate and pass three bills. Then a plan is created to present the bills to state lawmakers in the following legislative session. Participants have a real, unique opportunity to influence the policies in their state!

Cost: All costs are covered by the program's sponsors.

Apply

Applications should be submitted by April 30th.

Apply here: http://iyc.latinoaffairs.iowa.gov/index.html

Or

1. Download this form: IYC Application (PDF)
Email it to: frances.collins-dusseault@iowa.gov
OR
2. Print this form: IYC Application (PDF)
then fax it to : 515-242-6119

or

mail it:

Iowa Youth Congress
Iowa Department of Human Rights
Lucas State Office Building, 2nd Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319