KYA Resource Overview
The 2023 Youth Governors Report is now available!
Note: After each KYA season we take feedback from advisors, students and KY YMCA staff to continually improve our programming. 2024 KYA Changes Doc is now here!
To help your delegation prepare for KYA, we’ve organized all of the resources you’ll need on this online resource page. Our resources are divided into the following sections:
- Advisor Resources – resources for Advisors to utilize when preparing their KYA delegations and logistics.
- KYA Role Guides – downloadable guides to every role and officer position in each KYA program area.
- Program Area Resources – resources to assist students in preparing for their various roles in our KYA program areas: Bluegrass and Commonwealth House & Senate, Cabinet & Lobbyists, Supreme Court, and Media Corps
Many resources are updated each year, so please be sure to check for updates to resources. If you have any questions about a resource, or want to recommend a new resources for this page, please send an email to rianna@kyymca.org!
Advisor Resources
Registration
Pre-Assembly Resources
- KYA Resource Packet – A printable packet of resources to prepare for KYA
- KYA Dress Code
- KYA Advisor Checklist – Timeline for KYA preparation
- Sample HS KYA Agenda and Sample MS KYA Agenda
- KYA Sample Food Menus – meal options, pricing, and dietary accommodations.
- KYA Parliamentary Procedure Workshop
- KYA Bill Drafting Guide
- KYA Bill Drafting Workshop
- Please reach out to your Director of Program Outreach (DPO) to schedule an in-person and/or virtual workshop! To find out who your DPO is, you can find your region here.
- KYA What to Pack Guide
Forms Required at Assembly
All Students and Adults complete their respective forms prior to arrival.
The Code of Conduct Form is now available for all KYA participants to complete.
- Student Safety & Code of Conduct & Covid Documentation – an online form required for all students attending KYA, this form is now available to complete.
- Advisor & Chaperone Code of Conduct & Covid Documentation – an online form required for all adults attending KYA, this form is now available to complete.
Pre-Assembly Resources
- KYA Resource Packet – A printable packet of resources to prepare for KYA
- KYA Dress Code
- KYA Advisor Checklist – Timeline for KYA preparation
- Sample HS KYA Agenda and Sample MS KYA Agenda
- KYA Sample Food Menus – meal options, pricing, and dietary accommodations.
- KYA Parliamentary Procedure Workshop
- KYA Bill Drafting Guide
- KYA Bill Drafting Workshop
- Please reach out to your Director of Program Outreach (DPO) to schedule an in-person and/or virtual workshop! To find out who your DPO is, you can find your region here.
- KYA What to Pack Guide
Forms Required at Assembly
All Students and Adults complete their respective forms prior to arrival.
The Code of Conduct Form is now available for all KYA participants to complete.
- Student Safety & Code of Conduct & Covid Documentation – an online form required for all students attending KYA, this form is now available to complete.
- Advisor & Chaperone Code of Conduct & Covid Documentation – an online form required for all adults attending KYA, this form is now available to complete.
KYA Role Guides
Click on the name of any delegate role or officer position to download the guide (These are NEW resources that will be added and linked below as they are finalized!):
Bluegrass House & Senate
- Delegate Role | HS & MS | Representatives & Senators
- Delegate Role | HS & MS | Bill Sponsors
- Supporting Officer | HS Only | House & Senate Clerks
- Presiding Officer | HS Only | Speaker of House / Senate President
Commonwealth House & Senate
- Delegate Role | HS & MS | Representatives & Senators
- Delegate Role | HS & MS | Bill Sponsors
- Delegate Role | HS & MS | Doorkeepers
- Supporting Officer | HS & MS | Committee Chairs
- Supporting Officer | HS & MS | House & Senate Clerks
- Presiding Officer | HS & MS | Speaker of House / Senate President
Cabinet & Lobbyists
- Delegate Role | HS & MS | Lobbyist
- Supporting Officer | HS Only | Cabinet Secretary
- Supporting Officer | HS & MS | Chief of Staff
- Presiding Officer | HS & MS | Governor
- Presiding Officer | HS & MS | Lt. Governor
- Presiding Officer | HS Only | Secretary of Exec. Cabinet
- Presiding Officer | HS Only | Secretary of State
Supreme Court
- Delegate Role | HS Only | Attorney Teams
- Supporting Officer | HS Only | Supreme Court Justice
- Supporting Officer | HS Only | Clerk of the Supreme Court
- Presiding Officer | HS Only | Chief Justice
- Presiding Officer | HS Only | Attorney General
Media Corps
- Delegate Role | HS Only | Media Delegate
- Supporting Officer | HS Only | Assistant Editor
- Presiding Officer | HS Only | Editor-in-Chief
Program Area Resources
Resources specific to each of our respective program areas at KYA. For additional questions about our specialized (non-legislative) program areas, please contact the program coordinator listed below:
Bluegrass/Commonwealth House & Senate
- 2023 Youth Governor’s Agenda – Provides ideas for KYA bill topics
- KYA Debate Guide – Includes debate rules and full procedural script.
- KYA Committee Chair Script
- KYA Bill Drafting Guide
- KYA Sample Bill Ranking Sheet
- KYA Bill Book Archive (1946-Present)
- The Legislative Research Commission (HS CW Only) - new this year (2023/24), bill sponsors will be able to meet with Presiding Officers over Zoom every Tuesday from October 3, 2023-November 7, 2023 to get feedback on their bills and ensure they're in the correct format and Constitutional. All bills that are Constitutional will be given the LRC Seal of approval on their CW bill in their conference bill book!
Cabinet & Lobbyist Resources
To find pre-conference work and resources, please visit the cabinet and lobbyist page. If you have any questions, please contact Program Coordinator Vontella Thomas at vontella@kyymca.org:
Supreme Court Resources
Resources for students in our Supreme Court program area. If you have any questions, please contact Program Coordinator Jim Recktenwald at jim@kyymca.org:
- 2022 Supreme Court: Outlines, Guidelines, Case Record, and Materials
- Overview of Kentucky Courts
- Glossary of Court Terms
- Judicial Analysis IRAC Worksheet
- Oral Argument Guide
- Oral Argument Sample Outline
- Sample Scoring Sheet
- Court Procedure Script
Media Corps Resources
If you have any questions about our Media Corps program, please contact Program Coordinator Haven Harrington at haven@kyymca.org.