ICN sessions bring state legislative process to high school students
Three upcoming ICN presentations sponsored by the Iowa General Assembly and Iowa Public Television (IPTV) will provide students the opportunity to participate in the state legislative process. Six classes, two per session, will be able to participate in these exciting sessions that provide a full day immersion in the process through a combination of guest speakers and a culminating ICN session.
Classes who choose to participate in these sessions will begin their experience with a visit from an Iowa Capital Tour Guide. These guides will travel to the schools during the morning of the session and conduct an orientation for the students and teacher. Each class will function as the House of Representatives or the Senate and will be assigned a topic to debate. They will elect presiding officers, appoint committee members, and experience the legislative process.
During the afternoon, the two participating schools convene together in their ICN classrooms and spend time finalizing and debating their bill. One of the schools' principals will act as the governor and either sign the bill into law or perhaps veto it. Legislators from each school's legislative district will be contacted and encouraged to participate in the classroom if possible. Participation in this activity will further enhance student awareness and participation in Iowa state government. These sessions will be offered on the following dates:
Friday, November 14 (9:00-11:00 and 12:00-3:00)
Friday, November 21 (9:00-11:00 and 12:00-3:00)
Friday, December 5 (9:00-11:00 and 12:00-3:00)
For more information or to register, call or e-mail Joan Arnett (515-281-4961 or joan.arnett@legis.state.ia.us) or Craig Cronbaugh (515-281-4961 or craig.cronbaugh@legis.state.ia.us)
