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Our 80th session begins on June 21! Find out full details below
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Apply/Register to join us at the 80th session of American Legion Jersey Boys State! Applications will be open through June 7!
Dear 2026 American Legion Jersey Boys State Delegates: On behalf of the American Legion Department of New Jersey, the officers, trustees, and staff of American Legion Jersey Boys State, Program co-sponsors, and your school educators and administrators, congratulations on being selected to attend the 2026 American Legion Jersey Boys State (“ALJBS”) Program. ALJBS is one… Read more
Dear 2026 American Legion Jersey Boys State Delegates: One of the best ways to prepare for this year’s session of the ALJBS program is to begin reading our text book: The Government of New Jersey (see below). This has been prepared by the volunteer staff of the ALJBS program to assist you in your journey toward becoming… Read more
Dear 2026 American Legion Jersey Boys State Delegates: One of the best ways to prepare for this year’s session of the ALJBS program is to begin reading our text book: The Government of New Jersey (see below). This has been prepared by the volunteer staff of the ALJBS program to assist you in your journey toward becoming… Read more