Every form and guide in one place.
Middle School and High School forms with their due dates, plus the guides, bill books and letters for this year.
Advisors fill out the delegation forms (Intent Form, registration, rooming, financial aid). Students submit their own bills and applications, usually with their advisor's approval. Missed a date or can't find a link? Contact us before assuming it is too late.
Forms
Middle School Conference (grades 6 to 8)
Nov 22 to 24, 2026, at The Desmond, Albany.
- DueOct 2, 2026
Family fills out, parent or guardian signs
One form per student and adult. A parent or guardian fills out each student's form, since it asks for their contact details, permissions and signature. Adults fill out their own. Your advisor can send families the link. Do this first: rooming and bills need it.
DueOct 28, 2026- DueOct 28, 2026
- DueOct 28, 2026
- DueOct 28, 2026
Student, with advisor approval
7th graders running for Governor. One candidate per school or YMCA, with a speech of up to 3 minutes.
DueNov 23, 2026, 6 pm- DueNov 11, 2026
High School Conference (grades 9 to 12)
Apr 2 to 4, 2027, in Albany and the NYS Capitol.
- DueOct 12, 2026
Student, with advisor approval
Reporters, photographers and broadcasters.
DueOct 31, 2026- DueJan 11, 2027
Advisor fills out
Registration
Registers your delegation for the conference. No public link yet. Ask us for it: Registration.
DueFeb 8, 2027- DueFeb 15, 2027
- DueFeb 15, 2027
- DueFeb 15, 2027
Advisor fills out
Rooming
Hotel room assignments for students and adults. No public link yet. Ask us for it: Rooming.
DueFeb 15, 2027- DueFeb 15, 2027
- DueMar 1, 2027
Steering weekends and service
Steering weekends are at the Hilton Garden Inn, Nanuet.
- DueWeekend of Dec 12 to 13
- DueWeekend of Feb 27 to 28
Student fills out
Service-Learning Liaison application
Each school has a Service-Learning Liaison for the Lt. Governor's service focus.
DueSee the form- DueOngoing
- DueOngoing
National programs
High school. Due Mar 1 in New York.
- DueBy your state's date
- DueBy your state's date
Advisor fills out
CONA aid up to $300, NJC aid up to $500, not combined.
DueWith your application
Guides and resources
Guides and handbooks
Bill Writing Guide (opens in a new tab)
How to write a bill, step by step.
TypePDFParliamentary Procedure Guide (opens in a new tab)
The debate rules for Middle School and High School.
TypePDFWhat to pack, the schedule and what to expect.
TypeWeb pageHour-by-hour schedules from last year. They change very little from year to year.
TypeWeb pageHow to pay, what aid covers, and the no-refunds policy.
TypeWeb page
Bill books
Every bill from past conferences. Use them as models.
2026 High School Bill Book (opens in a new tab)
Every High School bill, plus the debate rules.
TypePDF2025 Middle School Bill Book (opens in a new tab)
Every Middle School bill from 2025.
TypePDF2024 Middle School Bill Book (opens in a new tab)
Every Middle School bill from 2024.
TypePDF
Letters and newsletters
September 2026 Newsletter (opens in a new tab)
Welcome letters from the Governor, Lt. Governor and Chief Justice.
TypePDFYouth Governor's welcome letter (opens in a new tab)
The 2026-27 theme, Authenticity.
TypePDFBy Each Generation (opens in a new tab)
The history of Youth and Government, which began in Albany in 1936.
TypePDF
For teachers
Free lesson plans, slides and Public Speaking Skill Builders.
TypeWeb pageMiddle School Resolutions lesson
A ready-to-teach lesson with slides.
TypeWeb page
New York program pages
Youth Governor, Cabinet and how bills become youth law.
TypeWeb pageChambers, committees and how a bill moves.
TypeWeb pageJustices, attorneys and appellate cases.
TypeWeb pageReporters, photographers and broadcasters.
TypeWeb pageHow Middle School differs from High School.
TypeWeb page