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Overview
Key Highlights of the event
Overview
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Mock Legislative Session Day provides a unique and immersive opportunity for Student Council members to step into the shoes of Connecticut legislators, engaging in the process of how a bill becomes a law. Held at the Connecticut state capital, students will work alongside Connecticut General Assembly legislators and staff to discuss, amend, and debate typically 5 bills on issues today. This event is an educational opportunity for CT students to practice speaking, civic engagement, collaboration, and making their voices heard!
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Students will be broken into majority and minority, caucuses, and have the ability to serve as Committee Chairs or Ranking members. Working with peers from across Students will be able to debate the bills, mark them up, and finally debate them on the House Floor
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Advisors are encouraged to nominate student leaders to serve in some of our leadership positions on the day of the event.
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Advisor portion
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Ahead of time advisors nominate students to serve as chairs, and help prepare their students for the experience. On the day of the event advisors assist the student speaker in running the house floor.
Register
We’re excited to announce that registration opens on September 1, at 8:00 a.m. Please review the details below, as this year’s process has been updated.​
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This event is open to CASC member High School students only.
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Registration is on a first-come, first-served process. Registration closes on December 1 or when capacity is reached (75 students).
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Delegations are limited to 15 students and advisors to allow for more schools to attend.
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Online registration only – phone or email submissions will not be accepted.
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Once registered, schools will receive a confirmation email along with any additional information or requirements.
Conference Fees
The cost for attending MLSD has been set at the following:
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$15.00/participant for CASC (Connecticut Association of Student Councils) member schools (students and advisers/chaperones)
Your registration fee includes lunch and conference materials. ​​
Final counts and registration numbers must be guaranteed on or before December 1
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Cancellations
Group guarantees may be changed until November 30. After that date, you will be billed for the total amount guaranteed, as others have been turned away in your spot. Guaranteed numbers may not be decreased, however substitutions and additions will be accepted as space provides.
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Important Dates
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September 1 - Registration opens
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November 1 - Deadline for application to serve as Chair or Ranking member due.
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November 10 (TENTATIVE) Zoom Training for Chairs and Ranking members
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December 1 - Registration closes
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December ? - zoom training for all delegates
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December 16 - Day of the Event
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Required Registration Forms
Please bring these forms with you to the event
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Committee Chair application (special Program)
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Documents
Get prepared for MLSD by reviewing these important documents before you arrive.​​
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Flyer
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List of bills
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Schedule for the day - TENTATIVE
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Evaluation​​​​​​​
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Get Involved
We invite individuals who are interested in becoming workshop presenters or financial sponsors to join us in creating an enriching experience for all attendees. If you expertise to share or a desire to support our mission, please fill out the form below. We look forward to collaborating with you!​
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Sponsorship Opportunity​​​​​​​​​​
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Past Events
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2024, December 11
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2023, Oct 18
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2022, December 19
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