Overview:
During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding State Human Services.
Essential Questions:
- To what extent can the state fill holes made by federal funding cuts?
- To what extent should the youth be involved in making policies surrounding teen use of technology?
- How is the state addressing problems with sentencing in the juvenile justice system?
House Early Learning & Human Services Committee
The House Early Learning and Human Services Committee considers issues relating to:
- Broad array of issues and services affecting children and families
- Early learning
- Child care
- Child and youth development
- Child welfare services
- Children’s mental health
- At-risk and homeless youth
- Juvenile justice
- Economic assistance programs
- Developmental disabilities
- Long-term care
Teacher's Guide