Corley selected to serve on council

Blake Corley of Crowley is one of 21 high school students
from around Louisiana chosen to make a difference in our state government by serving on the Legislative Youth Advisory Council. The Council is overseen by the Louisiana Commission on Civic Education and this marks its inaugural year. Corley was selected because of his commitment to civic involvement and interest in raising awareness regarding issues of importance to youth.

The purpose of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council is to facilitate the communication between youth and the legislature and gives students a unique opportunity to be involved in the workings of government. Students who are selected to serve will have the opportunity to study and address issues of importance to youth, including but not limited to education, employment, strategies to increase youth participation in local and state government, safe environments for youth, substance abuse, underage drinking, poverty, litter and environmental control, driver’s licenses, and youth access to state and local services.

Two student members are appointed from each of the seven congressional districts (14 members) and seven additional youth members are designated by and represent a state level school sponsored or community service club or organization which has a civic mission. Youth members must be between the ages of fourteen and nineteen, be enrolled in a public or private high school; or be participating in a home study program; or in a BESE-approved GED skills program.

Corley is the son of Don Eddie and Shawne Corley of Crowley. He is a sophomore at Episcopal School of Acadiana in Cade.