Connecticut HS Assembly

For more information about each program area, please refer to the Youth Assembly curriculum, the handbook, or conference staff.

Item

School Year 26-27

Events

Date

CT State Conference

March 4-6, 2027

Forms/Submissions

Due Date

Cabinet Application

November 13, 2026

Anticipated Numbers

December 18, 2026

Y-Corps Application

January 15, 2027

Conference Registration for students and adults

January 29, 2027

Bill Submission

February 5, 2027

Hotel Rooming Form

February 5, 2027

Candidate Form

February 5, 2027

Committee Chair Application

February 5, 2027

Financial Aid

February 5, 2027

CONA Self-Nomination

February 5, 2027

NJC Self-Nomination

February 5, 2027

   

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.