The Louisiana YMCA Youth Legislature conference is three-day conference held each year that engages high school students from across the state at every level of state government.  Students assume roles in all three branches of government as they debate issues of local and state importance. Through the conference, they gain first-hand knowledge of the democratic process and develop leadership and presiding skills. Youth Legislature is a student-led conference where State Board officials are elected by their peers to plan and preside over each conference.