For more information about each program area, please refer to the Youth Assembly curriculum, the handbook, or conference staff.
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School Year 26-27
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Events
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Date
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CT State Conference
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March 4-6, 2027
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Forms/Submissions
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Due Date
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Cabinet Application
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November 13, 2026
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Anticipated Numbers
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December 18, 2026
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Y-Corps Application
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January 15, 2027
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Conference Registration for students and adults
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January 29, 2027
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Bill Submission
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February 5, 2027
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Hotel Rooming Form
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February 5, 2027
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Candidate Form
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February 5, 2027
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Committee Chair Application
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February 5, 2027
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Financial Aid
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February 5, 2027
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CONA Self-Nomination
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February 5, 2027
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NJC Self-Nomination
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February 5, 2027
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Registration fees cover all pre-leg and conference costs, hotel rooms for both nights, as well all 5 meals during the state conference:
2027 Conference Fees
Student Registration:
- $435 — 3–4 students per hotel room
- $575 — 2 students per hotel room
- $750 — private room
Adult Registration:
- $435 — 2 adults per hotel room
- $750 — private room
High School Roles
All student participants will select one of the following roles while attending the assembly:
- State Representative or Senator
The primary role for students attending the assembly, State Representatives and Senators (chambers are assigned by program staff after registration closes) will rank, debate, and vote on bills in the House or Senate.
- Bill Sponsor | 2-5 per bill
Representatives and Senators are encouraged, but not required, to sponsor a bill with up to 4 of their peers (5 sponsors total). Sponsors must submit their bills prior to the assembly, and will present the bill in committee before it is debated by the full House or Senate
- Youth In Law | Individual students may apply on their Conference registration
Students may apply to be a part of teh Youth in Law program where a few students are supervised and trained by lawyers to present and argue cases acting as attorneys with their peers representing the other side.
In addition to these roles, students can apply to serve in a Supporting Officer role, or run as a Presiding Officer candidate.