1998 Minnesota Youth Summit Planning Committee

This year's Youth Summit Planning Committee Members are (in alphabethical order):

Emily Adams, Southwest High School
Elizabeth Fischer, Henry High School
Cyndy Harrison, Southwest High School
Megan Hilden, Roseville Area High School
Darien Johnson, North High School
Rashan Moore, North High School
Winter Sumpter, South High School

The Planning Committee met on November 17 and listened to presentations by:

Tom Krueger, Leadership Assistant to Senator Ember Reichgott Junge. Mr. Krueger presented the students with information on the Graduated Drivers Licenses and Youth Access to Alcohol (kiddie booze).

Senator David Knutson. Senator Knutson presented the students with legislation that will be introduced that would open the Abuse and Neglect Hearings (CHIPS) in Juvenile Court.

Christina Rich, Minnesota Planning. Ms. Rich presented information on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (including potential penalties for women who use alcohol while pregnant.

After a lively discussion, the Committee voted for Senator Knutson's bill on the Abuse and Neglect Hearings. About a week after their decision, the MN Court system became involved in this issue, considering opening hearings in pilot sites. As a result, pending legislation is on hold.

The second place was the Graduated Drivers License, which became the focus of this year's Summit

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