The Childrenâs College is dedicated to promoting lifelong learning at an early age and to offer opportunities for children to become acquainted with other students who have similar interests. The children will leave with a learning experience and will continue to return.
A state representative researches proposed changes to state laws. This includes modifications to existing laws, as well as new initiatives. A state representative's research includes how the proposed law could affect the area he represents. At the state level, this area is often a specific county.
In much of this activity, the legislator plays a major role in helping to develop the public policy of the State. The state is divided into 47 legislative districts, with each district represented by one senator and 3 delegates. Some districts are wholly contained in one county and some districts contain multiple counties. The General Assembly is divided into two houses: the 47 member Senate and the 141 member House of Delegates. Each member is elected to serve a four year term. The next election will occur in November of 2018.