Immediate Action Needed to Support Boys State and Girls State Funding

As Florida’s legislative budget negotiations continue, funding for Boys State and Girls State is no longer included in the current budget offers. Immediate grassroots advocacy is now critical to ensuring these premier youth leadership programs receive full funding.

The American Legion Department of Florida is calling on all members, Posts, Districts, and supporters to take action immediately by contacting key legislative leaders and urging them to support funding for these vital programs.

This effort requires more than leadership engagement — it requires a united voice from across our membership. Every phone call matters, and every message carries weight during the final stages of the budget process.

Contact Legislative Leaders Today

Please respectfully ask legislative leaders to support full funding for Boys State and Girls State by contacting:

  • Florida House Speaker — (850) 717-5116
  • Florida Senate President — (850) 487-5027
  • Senate Budget Chair — (850) 487-5021
  • House Budget Chair — (850) 717-5027

When making your calls, please reference:

  • Senate Appropriation 2602
  • House Appropriation 2799

Referencing these appropriations helps legislative staff quickly identify the funding requests during conference negotiations.

Why These Programs Matter

For decades, Boys State and Girls State have provided hands-on civic education and leadership development opportunities for high school students across Florida. These programs teach the principles of government, citizenship, leadership, and public service while helping shape future military leaders, veterans, elected officials, and community leaders.

These are among the finest youth leadership programs supported by The American Legion, and their continued success depends on our advocacy today.

Your Voice Matters

If we want Boys State and Girls State funded appropriately, now is the time to speak up.

We encourage every member to answer the call and help advocate for our youth, our veterans, and our communities.

For God and Country,

Stuart Scott
Legislative Chair
The American Legion Department of Florida

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