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Legislative Open House
The Legislative Open House is BYLP's flagship civic engagement experience, designed to help students understand how public decisions are made and how policies impact their communities.
Why Civic Learning Matters
Students engage directly with policymakers, participate in mock sessions, and build the confidence to ask questions, express concerns, and understand how civic systems function in practice.
1145
STUDENTS PARTICIPATED
since 2023
80%
REPORT INCREASED CONFIDENCE
engaging with public offices
95%
UNDERSTAND POLICY IMPACTS
in their communities
Impact metrics reflect post-event surveys and program tracking since 2023.
Who Participates
Middle and high school students (grades 6–12)
Educators and school partners
Community and civic leaders
These participants come together annually through BYLP’s Legislative Open House to engage in hands-on civic learning.
Building on our impact, BYLP’s Legislative Open House continues March 20–21, 2026.
Building on years of student engagement and civic learning, BYLP’s Legislative Open House will continue March 20–21, 2026 with opportunities for students, educators, and community partners to participate in hands-on civic education at the California State Capitol.
LOH '25
Advocacy Workshop
Mock Legislative Session
Capitol Experience
Students participate in real-world civic experiences inside the California State Capitol.
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