1. MYC Omnibus Bill
June 2017

2. What’s the MYC?
36 youth [and their adult partner] from around the state – all 8 congressional districts are represented!
Strategically work with MDE and the State Legislature to get youth voice into institutions that create policies for them.

3. So, what’s special about the MYC?
Only legislatively mandated ‘youth voice’ in the nation!
Who represents me?
MYC can write legislation!
2013 bill

4. 2013 bill

5. Our strategy Fall Winter Spring Summer/next school year
Research. Used our own survey + MDE’s Student Survey.
Common themes: mental health, homelessness, extracurriculars, bullying, Islamaphobia
Winter
Hear live bills that reflect themes, write feedback letters
Compile bills into an omnibus to reflect the whole student
Spring
Meet with legislators, ask leadership for a hearing
Continue to hear live bills that reflect themes, write feedback letters
Was INTRODUCED on last day of session! Authored by Rep Ward + Sen Cwodzinski
Summer/next school year
More youth input, build coalition, spread word, create narrative, continued relationship-building, etc.

6. What’s included in the omnibus?
Theme: supporting the whole student
SF 2426
School-linked mental health services
Homeless student support, PD for staff
Affirmative consent standards in campus sexual assault policies, sexual violence program establishment
PSEO provisions modification
Youth skills training program

7. Potential Impact Youth’s experiences + narratives are centered
Student/youth first policies
Leading the way for equity + flipping the system
Model for other states to follow
So much more!