KYA Resource Overview
2024 KYA Changes
After each KYA season we take feedback from advisors, students and KY YMCA staff to continually improve our programming. This document shows the changes that resulted from the feedback that we received after KYA 2023: 2024 KYA Changes Document.
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
- 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
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 are required to complete their Code of Conduct Agreement prior to arrival - click here to log in and complete your Code of Conduct Agreement (found under forms)
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.
Program Area General 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) - Bill sponsors can meet with presiding officers in the fall. Schedule coming soon. 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.