Civic Seals
YMCA Youth and Government helps students meet their school's criteria for state civic seals. We provide official participation letters to document your hours and roles.
New York
NYSED Seal of Civic Readiness
Students must earn a total of six points to qualify for the seal. This includes a minimum of two points for Civic Knowledge and two points for Civic Participation. Schools decide which specific activities count toward the requirements.
Point Values
Extracurricular Requirements
- Extracurricular 40+ hours (0.5 points)
- High School Civics Project (1.5 points)
- Service Learning 25+ hours (1 point)
Connecticut
Seal of Civics Education and Engagement
Connecticut's Seal of Civics Education and Engagement is a public act designed to recognize student civic engagement. For the Class of 2027 and beyond, students must demonstrate civics coursework, a civic engagement experience, and a portfolio of civics proficiency to earn the seal.
Public Act 26-1
Rhode Island
Civic Literacy Act Requirements
The Civic Literacy Act requires a student-led civics project for the Class of 2028 onward. While a state seal is recommended, it is currently not available. We provide participation letters detailing hours and roles to help your school meet these criteria.