On February 8th, 2026, a special live broadcast for the House of Representatives election will be available on Nico Nico Douga, featuring young people’s participation.

At a New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth hearing, Councilman Matthews Stevens introduced Intro 448-2026 to reduce the Youth Board from 28 to 18, impose term limits, require borough representation, and mandate annual recommendations with a written DYCD response within 90 days. DYCD staff said they support the intent but cautioned about quorum, staffing and funding constraints; youth advocates urged centering young people.

LR 284 CA would allow 16- and 17-year-old citizens to vote in the calendar year they turn those ages. Student witnesses and advocacy groups argued it boosts lifelong engagement; some senators raised questions about federal vs. local eligibility and potential ballot/fiscal effects.

Student delegates urged the Legislature to adopt a nonmandatory annual Civic Engagement Day (proposed early November) to give structured, tiered civic activities for grades 7–12, arguing local flexibility will keep costs low while increasing participation and civic literacy.

With young people under 30 making up more than half of the global population and over 272 million children and youth still out of school, their participation in shaping education is becoming increasingly vital.

The Florida Senate Transportation Committee voted to report SB174 favorably to designate a stretch of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as 'Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue' after a contentious exchange in which one senator cited controversial public statements by the honoree and the sponsor said the designation honors civic engagement.

The Finance and Government Operations Committee received the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds quarterly report; staff outlined a dual track master plan and potential private investment while public commenters, including FFA families, urged the county to address a proposed change of fair dates that they say would prevent seniors from participating and impose financial losses.

Neighborhood leagues and providers told council the city must fund ongoing maintenance, ease permitting, and support volunteers; providers described spending on portable lights, porta-potties and referees and called for greater transparency and recurring operating funds.

Amplify – Supporting Youth Voice, new Youth Scotland youth participation programme, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, announced.