The new application deadline is Friday, February 23.
FRANKFORT, KY (Feb. 15, 2024) – Military Kids Day, hosted at the Kentucky state Capitol, is less than two weeks away. Lawmakers are eager to welcome military kids and their families to Frankfort.
The annual event will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Kentucky state Capitol. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 23.
To participate, complete an online application form at legislature.ky.gov or by clicking HERE. The application can be submitted via email to Donna.Holiday@lrc.ky.gov.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by Higdon at the request of a military family living in his district, Military Kids Day is an annual event that allows military children to participate in the legislative process. Hosted by the Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee, children are invited to take a Capitol tour, page for their respective legislators, participate in a Capitol scavenger hunt, and attend committee meetings related to military issues. Additionally, participants will hear from featured guest speakers, and a new addition to this year’s event will be flight simulators courtesy of the Aviation Museum of Kentucky.
The Kentucky state House of Representatives will host this year’s Military Kids Day. State Representative Walker Thomas, R-Hoplkinsville, serves as chair of the House VMAPP Committee.
(Donna G. Logsdon)