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Regular Session, 2010 ENROLLED
SENATE BILL NO. 743
BY SENATOR BROOME
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 24:973.1(B)(1) and (2), (D), and (E)(5), relative to the2
Legislative Youth Advisory Council; to provide for membership and terms; to3
provide for the selection of members nominated for membership by certain school4
clubs and community organizations; to provide relative to the selection process; to5
provide for submission of an annual report; and to provide for related matters.6
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:7
Section 1. R.S. 24:973.1(B)(1) and (2), (D), and (E)(5) are hereby amended and8
reenacted to read as follows: 9
ยง973.1. Legislative Youth Advisory Council; purpose, membership, duties,10
administration, report, student privacy11
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B. Membership. (1) The council shall consist of the following youth13
members:14
(a)(i) Members appointed by the commission to represent youth within a15
congressional district. Two youth members shall be appointed by the Louisiana16
Commission on Civic Education from each congressional district in a manner which17
reflects the diversity of the state to the greatest extent practicable pursuant to an18
application process as provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection. Youth19
members shall possess the qualifications as provided in Subsection C of this Section.20
(ii) The commission shall select members to the council pursuant to this21
Subparagraph from among youths recommended by any school administrator,22
teacher, or representative of an approved home study program or a general education23
development skills program.24
(iii) In the event two qualified applicants cannot be found to represent25
a particular congressional district, in lieu of directly filling any such vacancy,26
the commission may select a qualified applicant from among youths nominated27
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by a school club or community organization, as provided in Subparagraph (b)1
of this Paragraph, to serve as an at-large member in order to ensure full2
membership on the council.3
(b)(i) Members nominated by certain school or clubs and community4
organizations. Up to seven youths may serve as members nominated by a state level,5
school-sponsored club or community service club or organization which has a6
mission that supports the ideals of character, leadership, and service; encourages7
mutual respect and instills civic responsibility; builds courage and confidence among8
young people through community participation; or promotes the principles of9
representative democracy, in an effort to build stronger communities by increasing10
civic engagement among youth.11
(ii) If the number of clubs or organizations eligible for and making a request12
to participate exceeds seven, the initial members shall be determined by lot.13
Following the initial appointments to the council, the membership shall rotate14
annually among the eligible clubs or organizations selected in the same manner15
and pursuant to the application process, specified in Paragraph (2) of this16
Subsection, as provided for the selection of other members by the commission.17
(iii) Any state level club or organization that meets the qualifications of this18
Subparagraph may submit one name to the commission, along with a letter of19
recommendation from an adult representative of the club or organization from20
which the youth is nominated and a letter of recommendation from a school21
administrator, teacher, or representative of an approved home study program22
or general education development skills program.23
(2) The application form and process for membership on the council shall24
be developed and approved by the commission.25
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D. Terms of office. (1) Members appointed by the commission pursuant to27
Subparagraph (B)(1)(a) of this Section shall serve a two-year term of one year and28
may be reappointed for a subsequent term, provided that they are eligible at the time29
of reappointment. However, no member of the council shall serve more than two30 SB NO. 743 ENROLLED
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consecutive terms.1
(2) A member representing an eligible club or organization pursuant to2
Subparagraph (B)(1)(b) of this Section shall serve a term of one year.3
E. Duties. The council shall have the following duties and responsibilities:4
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(5) To submit an annual report by February fifteenth May thirtieth of each6
year of its activities, including any recommendations for proposed legislation, to the7
governor, the Senate and House committees on education, and the commission.8
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Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall be effective for the members appointed10
to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council beginning with the 2010-2011 term.11
Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not12
signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature13
by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If14
vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become15
effective on the day following such approval.16
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: