Fourth graders in 134th district invited to suggest a law

Assemblyman Bill Reilich invites any 4th grade students in his district to participate in a contest. "Since New York state standards include the study of state government in 4th grade, I thought this program would be both a fun and informative culminating activity for 4th grade students in my district," Reilich said. Each participant will be allowed to submit one idea for consideration.

All submitted "ideas" would be reviewed by Reilich and then presented and judged by a selection committee with the potential of having the winning idea drafted into a bill and presented to the NYS Legislature for a vote. All students who participate will receive a certificate thanking them for their participation.

The selection committee will be formed and will review all the ideas that are submitted and make the final decision on which piece of legislation will make its way to Albany. Reilich said he will host an assembly at the school of the winning piece of legislation and personally read the piece of legislation and detail the next steps throughout the process of watching the bill as it processes through the system.

The proposed original legislation submitted by the students would need to be explained in writing with as much detail as possible, but would be limited to two pages in length.

All entries are due on Thursday, March 18. Contact Reilich at his district office at 585-225-4190 for information.

Note: Assemblyman Reilich represents residents in the 134th District which includes the towns of Greece, Ogden and Sweden.