Overview:
During the 2025 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 youth care in Washington State.
Essential Questions:
- How do the beliefs of those in the majority party differ from those in the minority party?
- How does the government take care of its most vulnerable residents?
- What reforms do the Representatives recommend to continue serving the youth in Washington?
House Early Learning & Human Services Committee:
The Early Learning & Human Services Committee considers a broad array of issues and services affecting children and families, including 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; and long-term care.
Youth Care