Students
YLF Selection Criteria
To participate in the Florida Youth Leadership Forum (YLF), a student must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Florida rising high school junior or senior (students should be preparing to enter the 12th or 12th grade at the time of the YLF in July)
- Have a disability as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Show demonstrated leadership potential
- Show participation in extra-curricular activities and community involvement
- Possess the ability to interact effectively with other students,
- Be capable of adapting to new surroundings and following an intense schedule of forum activities,
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in small and large group discussions.
- Show proof of health insurance (private insurance, KidsCare or Medicaid are acceptable)