What: Mock Congress
Why: Democracy Matters - Students write, debate and vote on bills; learn the legislative process by doing! Students assigned to houses; choose committees.
Where: Sheraton Hotel, Sacramento
When: February 24-25th (sat/sun)
Who: High School Age
Cost: Available on jsa.org; students need JSA membership as well; Students stay at the Sheraton and cost is included in registration for conference; parents welcome to attend or students can be under Dr. Kari Kelso for chaperone purposes. Great opportunity for students to have a local overnight academic experience. Food not included.
Affiliation: Students will be affiliated with the Justice Kennedy Library and Learning Center Chapter; JSA is non-partisan, non-profit and non-religious; largest civics organization for HS students in US.
Pre-homework: We need to submit one bill for every 5 students in chapter; bill is due mid December. Any topic.
Contact: Dr. Kari Kelso kkelso@ce9.uscourts.gov if interested in attending.
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