FCS Day @ the Capitol

February 21st, 2024

• 8:30 | Registration Opens
• 9:00-10:30 | Welcome & Advocacy Training
• 10:30-12 | Individual Visits w/ legislators & Tours
• 11 | FCS Research Challenge Presentations & Judging
• 12:45 | Group Picture on the Grand Staircase

FREE FOR STUDENTS & ADVISERS - Limit 4 students per chapter. Any remaining spots will be available on a first come first serve basis after TBD

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TBD

  Some reminders when coming to the Capitol

• Please contact your Legislators before arriving and make an appointment with them. THIS IS A MUST!
• Coach your students in advance so they know what they are going to say about your FCS program before they visit their Legislator’s office.
• Invite your Legislators to visit your program when they are in your community.
• All FCCLA members are required to wear official dress; everyone else should be in professional dress. (NO jeans, leggings, tennis shoes, etc.)
• Please remind your students to wear comfortable dress shoes and be prepared to do considerable walking.
• The group picture will be taken on the Grand Staircase.

Click the link to the left labeled "Agenda & Info" for a detailed agenda, talking points for students, and how to contact your legislators

All FCCLA members are required to wear official dress. 

All other students, teachers and parents are required to dress in professional attire as defined below:

For Males – business suit with collared dress shirt and necktie; OR sport coat, dress pants, collared shirt and necktie; OR dress pants, collared shirt and necktie. All the above should be worn with dress shoes and socks.

For Females – Business suit or pantsuit; OR knee length skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater; OR tailored dress. All of the above should be worn with dress shoes, appropriate for walking.

NO JEANS, NO SHORT SKIRTS, NO LEGGINGS OR JEGGINGS for students or teachers.