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2026-27 JLM Class Applications Are Now Open!

Applications to be a part of the 2026-27 Junior Leadership Manatee class are due June 1, 2026. Tuition cost is $200 which covers 5 chartered bus rides, 6 lunches, snacks, shirt and graduation meal. You can pay on PayPal, there will be an additional fee or pay by check made out to Junior Leadership Manatee - P.O. Box 1491 Bradenton, FL 34206-1491. Full scholarships available. Please contact chair@juniorleadershipmanatee.org with any questions. 


Program requirements are listed below: 


Applicant requirements:

  1. Must be a high school sophomore to apply and a high school junior at the time of participation (Junior for the 2026/27 school year).
  2. Must have a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA.
  3. Must attend a mandatory Orientation in September and all program days. (Missing more than one program day may result in being ineligible to complete the program.)


2 Ways to Apply:


  1. Complete an online application at https://form.jotform.com/260778933914167  AND
  2. Submit the essay portion to chair@juniorleadershipmanatee.org and 
  3. Ask two adults to complete a reference for you on an online reference form at:    https://form.jotform.com/260778361132154 .
  4. If you cannot complete an online application, request a PDF or hard copy by sending an email to chair@juniorleadershipmanatee.org.


Forms needed prior to participation

The following forms need to be completed AFTER acceptance into the program: 

Health Form (pdf)Download
Release Form (Statement of Understanding and Authorization for Treatment) - Must be notarized! (pdf)Download
Acceptance Form (pdf)Download
Teen Court Form. (pdf)Download
Manatee Court - Teen Court Info (pdf)Download

Teen Court Dates

Schedule

Teen Court is normally held on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 7:15 PM. Please check the Clerk of Manatee County Website for the most current schedule and to check for any cancellation or other notifications. For more information, email Teen Court Coordinator. Please take a copy of the Teen Court form (download above), have it signed by a Teen Court representative and scan/email to chair@juniorleadershipmanatee.org or turn in on Government & Law Day.


Find out more about Teen Court in the teen court section..

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