Earlier this month, State Senator Sue Rezin welcomed high school students from the 38th Senate District to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield to learn more about the state’s legislative process as part of her Youth Advisory Council (YAC) program.
Sen. Rezin’s YAC program allows local high school students to learn more about government through two meetings held each school year. During the fall meeting, students heard from local leaders and had the opportunity to discuss issues important to them.
During the spring meeting, students got an up-close experience of the legislative process by attending two different Illinois Senate committee hearings. In addition to attending Senate hearings, students were able to visit the Senate floor and meet with state leaders.