YSB Day at the Capitol

5/3/2013 by sarah

On Wednesday, May 1, 2013, over 100 youth from across the state joined together to talk about what a safe school meant to them.  Most of the groups were able to meet with their legislators and all were addressed by a panel of Legislators including Representative Diana Urban , Senator Dante Bartolomeo, Senator Toni Boucher and Agnes Quinones from the State Department of Education. Youth discussed aspects that they felt made up a safe school including School Climate, Physical Plant (of the school campus) and Mental Health/Health Services and Staffing.  There was so much positive energy in the room - both from the youth attending and the legislators they had a chance to interact with.  Thanks to members of the General Assembly for welcoming us  and for the YSBs who were able to attend and bring youth.  Lastly, thanks to the youth themselves who provided inspiration and enthusiasm.  We look forward to meeting up again next year for the 8th annual YSB Day at the Capitol. 

 Look for a detailed report of the day's activities coming soon!

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